A controversy has erupted in Norway over allegations that the foreign ministry allowed the export of weapons to the United Arab Emirates until the end of 2017, despite “harbouring clear suspicions” they might be used in the civil war in Yemen.
The foreign ministry, which handles applications for weapons export licences, is also responsible for checking applicants comply with Norwegian regulations.
The Yemen conflict, which exploded into a full-blown civil war in 2014, sees Iran-backed Houthi rebels fighting against the government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition of Gulf states.
