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Canada’s $15 Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland stated she is “deeply concerned” that Canadian-made armoured vehicles appear to be implicated in this violent crackdown by Saudi authorities. Just last week, prior to the release of photos of the Canadian APCs, Global Affairs Canada admonished Saudi Arabia for government violence against civilians, stating,

“[Security] challenges must be addressed in a manner that abides by international human rights law.”

Global Affairs asserted that if, in fact,

“it is found that Canadian exports have been used to commit serious violations of human rights, the minister will take action.”

Read more at Global Research

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