Thu, Jun 23, 2005 - Page 6 News List

G8 slammed over weapons sales

WASTE As the G8 gets ready to pat itself on the back over debt relief, NGOs are pointing out that weapons sales to vulnerable countries are undermining the benefits

AP , LONDON

"How can G8 commitments to end poverty and injustice be taken seriously if some of the very same governments are undermining peace and stability by deliberately approving arms transfers to repressive regimes, regions of extreme conflict or countries who can ill-afford them?"

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