People walk near riot police cars in Sohar, Oman, Tuesday, May 25, 2021
THE government is facing calls to investigate the use of British-made tear gas to crack down on protests in Oman.
A rare wave of demonstrations against corruption and unemployment in the Gulf tyranny in recent days has been met with tear gas and other weapons fired by Omani riot police.
Campaigners are calling for an investigation after images were posted on social media by investigative journalist Phil Miller appearing to show that canisters made by PW Defence, an arms manufacturer based in Derby, were used against demonstrators.
Campaigners say there is clear evidence British weapons are contributing to war crimes as the government goes on trial to defend its continued supply of arms to Israel
ANSELM ELDERGILL draws attention to a legal case on Tuesday in which a human rights group is challenging the government’s decision to allow the sale of weapons used against Palestinians
