Amnesty
International is urging the Greek government to scrap a controversial
arms sale to Saudi Arabia, saying the weapons could be used against
civilians in the ongoing war in Yemen, AP reports.
The
rights organization voiced deep concern Monday over the proposed
deal, saying there was a “real danger” that the artillery shells
would be used by the Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting Shiite rebels.
The
agreement has been strongly criticized by Greek opposition parties.
At least two lawmakers in the governing left-wing Syriza party have
called for its cancellation on grounds that the arms could be used in
Yemen.
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