Australia is selling arms at a weapons fair in Dubai. Are they destined to be used in Sudan atrocities?

Australia is selling arms at a weapons fair in Dubai. Are they destined to be used in Sudan atrocities?

Curated from World news | The Guardian — Here’s what matters right now:

Australian companies have exported nearly $300m weapons over five years to the UAE, which has denied shipping weapons to a paramilitary group in Sudan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast In a cavernous conference hall at the edge of the Dubai desert, a retired military officer fronting the Australia pavilion will offer “the key credibility of being in uniform” for defence companies spruiking their wares. “A unique advantage in attracting and engaging with visiting military delegations,” is how briefing notes, shared by the head of Team Defence Australia, describes it. Continue reading...

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Original reporting: World news | The Guardian

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