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7 Aug 2007

MPs report on arms exports avoids BAE-Saudi fraud row

A report on arms exports by a key committee of MPs has failed to examine the Government's recent suspension of a Serious Fraud Office investigation into BAE's arms deals with Saudi Arabia, campaigners against the deadly trade have pointed out.
26 Jul 2007

Faith and peace groups wecome DESO closure

Peace and church-related organizations are expressing “delight” at the impending closure of Britain’s prime arms exports promotion organization, following an announcement by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
5 Jun 2007

Campaigners praise Reed Elsevier's decision to ditch arms fairs

Campaigners have welcomed the news that leading academic publisher Reed Elsevier will no longer organise arms fairs.
9 May 2007

Christian activists protest against BAE

Members of the Christian Network of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) will join a public protest today at the AGM of BAE Systems.
3 May 2007

Reopening of Saudi corruption inquiry to be urged at BAE AGM

People from all walks of life are join a demonstration next week outside BAE's AGM.
19 Apr 2007

Arms company admits paying agent to investigate campaigners

An arms manufacturer admitted paying a private investigation agency to gather information on activists and groups including Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT).
17 Apr 2007

Academics, medics and students to demonstrate against Reed Elsevier

Academics, medics and students will demonstrate outside the Annual General Meeting of Reed Elsevier in London today, urging the company to end its arms fairs.
7 Mar 2007

Thousands call for closure of arms marketing unit

Over 10,000 people have called for the closure of a Government unit which exists to find sales for private arms companies.
21 Nov 2006

Don't suppress fraud inquiry, campaigners tell Blair

Tony Blair has been urged not to curtail fraud investigations into BAE Systems, following claims that the Saudi royal family wants them stopped.
2 Oct 2006

Church leaders urge government to close arms export unit

Thirty UK Church leaders have signed a statement calling for the closure of the government arms sales unit, the Defence Export Service Organisation (DESO).

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