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The British government is facing claims it "aided and abetted" violations of international law by allowing US arms flights to Israel to use UK airports. A number of US planes said to be carrying bombs to Israel refuelled in the UK during the Lebanon conflict. The IHRC says it received complaints from Britons with families in Lebanon. The commission is accusing the government of "grave and serious violations" of international humanitarian law. It is seeking permission in the High Court to bring its case against the Civil Aviation Authority, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Defence Secretary Des Browne. The IHRC said it was bringing the case after receiving "many complaints... from British citizens whose family members are in Lebanon and facing grave danger as well as acts of terror". The US aircraft believed to have refuelled in the UK are said to have been carrying supplies including "bunker buster bombs". Source: BBC News
          Readers have left 7 comments.
mahat macoat:
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..but don't you just get a warm glow when it's reported that the night-vision goggles used by Hizbollah were quality made in Great Britain..
They don't like it up 'em!
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2006-08-23 00:31:16
Basil:
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Muslims of all walks of life
Rally round Support Blair because if you don't you will be labelled as traitors to your country in the face of allegations against blair and his cronies which happen to be fact.
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2006-08-23 00:40:42
Angel:
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The IHRC is a bunch of stupid ignorami. They don't even know what they're talking about and didn't bother to check which provisions of the Geneva Conventions they allege were breached. Surprise: there is NO provision in the Geneva Conventions that deal with selling and/or transporting weapons, let alone night vision goggles. Not one! Therefore, all the IHRC will succeed in doing is to make British Muslims look like the cretins they are. Now that is not exactly a new concept, is it?
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2006-08-24 01:57:17
Lawyer:
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As usual the zionists who "give orders" at the cost of the UK are denying facts, when is thi site going to accept real Geneva Conventions that state an occupier has no rights to gain weaponry.
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2006-08-24 12:13:37
Africana:
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Angel we can do without your input. At least they try and do their best what's your effort?
They give hope & help when the rest like you are being obnoxious and know all. My support & solidarity with IHRC team.
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2006-08-24 13:55:06
Basil:
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Angel . . . oh no Angel!
Welcome to Islamic Free Speech Web site Here you are guaranteed Free Speech But free speech comes with responsibility one of which is not to insult your host and to be quite civil in your argument when you are a guest It is clear that you are the type that would bit the hand that feeds it. I do not know of any bitch (dog) that would do that, bit the hand that feeds it. Do not come here and call Muslims cretins and expect them to throw you a bone. At best you should be caged or the least kept on short leash. Your input is welcomed but without the Sinicism
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2006-08-24 22:45:44
Ariel Sharon (no relation):
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Blissful Angel, before you trash the Geneva Conventions;Do a little personal legal research 1st!There are 4 Gevena Conventions in allgoverning the Rules and Conduct of War;Munitions; POW's and Civilians Moreover, do a detail check of precedent cases regarding the ECHR (UK is obliged to follow EU law);In particular; read up on the International Criminal Court ICC member state requirements (UK is a ratified member) and lastly;UK as a member of the EU (since 1973) ought to consider EU law in domestic courts i.e. applying a EU approach even in situations which might appear purley domestic e.g.EU Regulations 1236/2005/EU incorporating, Export Control (Security and Para Military Goods)Order 2006, SI 2006/ 1696 commenced 30th July 2006;governing the licensing, enforcement and penalties in relation to goods controlled by EU Reg 1236 - trade in goods which could be used for - Coporal Punishment, Torture, or Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment have an enlighten day !
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2006-08-25 16:40:18
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