Human rights groups discuss Yemen conflict
23 March 2016
The Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC) begin their inquiry into the use of UK-manufactured arms in Yemen in hearing from representatives of non-profit organisations with an interest in the region.
- Watch Parliament TV: Use of UK-manufactured arms in Yemen
- Inquiry: Use of UK-manufactured arms in Yemen
- Committees on Arms Export Controls
Witnesses
Wednesday 23 March 2016, Committee Room 15, Palace of Westminster
At 2.30pm
- Roy Isbister, Arms Unit, Saferworld
- Oliver Sprague, Programme Director, Military Security and Police, Amnesty International
- David Mepham, UK Director, Human Rights Watch
- Tim Holmes, Regional Director, Middle East & Commonwealth of Independent States, Oxfam
Purpose of the session
The session will look at the situation on the ground in Yemen. Questions are expected to cover:
- the impact of the conflict on the people who live there
- the human rights situation
- the presence that charities have in the region
Further information
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