News by email Donate

Suggestions

Top Stories

Most Read

Popular Videos

Rowan-Williams-News-Main_article_image.jpg
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams
UK News

Christian Aid's Dr Rowan Williams blasts UK 'complicity' in Yemen war

The humanitarian aid organisation accused the Government of "double standards" in its response to the conflict which has seen Riyadh fighting against Houthi militia across the border.

Leader of Christian Aid's global peacebuilding programme, Karol Balfe told Premier: "We need to see a clear change in approach.

"The British government's putting business interests first - above the safety of people in Yemen - with absolutely devastating consequences for the civilians of Yemen."

New research published by the charity on Friday found three in five British adults believe the UK should stop selling military equipment to Saudi Arabia. The poll was conducted by ComRes.

Several countries including Germany, Belgium and Sweden have already agreed not to sell arms to the Saudi-led coalition - which has been fighting rebels since 2015.

According to the United Nations, as many as 14 million people in Yemen could be on the brink of famine, while it is estimated more than half of Yemenis lack enough food.

Tearfund

While welcoming diplomatic efforts made by the UK to resolve the conflict, Dr Rowan Williams, Christian Aid's chair and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, said: "This is a war in which the government of the UK is directly complicit...

"Is the UK prepared to take a new lead in peace-making by promoting and championing human rights and international law in settings of extreme and indiscriminate violence?"

PA

Click here to listen to Premier's Eno Adeogun speaking with Christian Aid's Karol Balfe:

Stay up to date with the latest news stories from a Christian perspective. Sign up to our daily newsletter and receive more stories like this straight to your inbox every morning.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate