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12 Apr 2011

UN backing for Global Day of Action on Military Spending

The UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs has issued a statement of support to coincide with the Global Day of Action on Military Spending.
15 Nov 2010

UK arms companies linked to military strategy against civil unrest

Two national newspapers say that defence firms are working closely with UK armed forces on a "militarisation" strategy to counter civil disorder in the UK.
21 Jun 2010

World leaders should put poverty elimination first, says churches' chief

The World Council of Churches has called on world leaders to put impoverished people first, instead of making priorities of big banks and military expenditure.
11 Apr 2009

Tax day protests against war economy planned in USA

People at post offices, federal buildings, and public squares in the USA, including last minute taxpayers, will be met with signs demanding “Taxes for Peace Not War” on Wednesday 15 April.
6 May 2008

BAE Systems 'ethics report' misses the moral point, say activists

Anti-arms trade campaigners say that a new 'ethics' report commissioned by weapons giant BAE Systems will not change public perceptions of the company, following a High Court ruling over investigations into corruption charges.