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Berlin 'violating' arms trade obligation: German lawyer

Nina Haase
May 30, 2024

Human rights organization ECCHR filed a lawsuit against Berlin to stop the export of weapons of war to Israel. Deputy program director and human rights lawyer Alexander Schwarz spoke to DW about the legal action.

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