New Belgian weapons found in Yemen

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Researcher Hans Lammerant at Vredesactie and the experts who supported him dissected and geolocated images, videos and satellite photos documenting a battle which, between August and September 2019, pitted Yemeni troops against Houthi rebels in the north of the country, not far from the Saudi border.

Analysis of video footage shot by Vreedesactie shows not only the involvement of the Saudi National Guard in the battle for the Jabara Valley, but also the detention by this corps of FN Herstal material.

Gradually regaining ground, entering the outposts deserted by the Saudis, the Houthis seized, as shown in several images, FN M2HB heavy machine guns, FN Scar and F2000 assault rifles, numerous boxes. ammunition too.

This investigation shows that contrary to what the Walloon government has said in the past, the Saudi National Guard operates militarily in Yemen and uses Belgian weapons and ammunition there, concludes Hans Lammerant. Therefore, every new weaponry exported risks being used in Yemen and contributing to violations of international humanitarian law there. Any new decision on the licensing of Saudi Arabia will have to take these elements into consideration.