COPENHAGEN: Norway mentioned Wednesday it has suspended exports of munitions and hands to the United Arab Emirates as a "precautionary line," in line with its overview of the placement in Yemen, the place a Saudi-led coalition has been combating Shiite rebels for the past 3 years.
The UAE is part of the coalition.
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide mentioned she has "no information" that any of Norway's military exports have been utilized in Yemen however that there's "great concern" over the humanitarian crisis.
On Tuesday, Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang printed a video by way of the Yemeni rebels, known as the Houthis, wherein they declare to have seized "a US spy submarine."
The Norwegian newspaper mentioned it was a REMUS 600 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle made by way of Norway's Kongsberg group. There was no instant remark from Kongsberg or from the Saudi-led coalition. It was now not in an instant transparent when it was seized.
Eriksen Soreide added that since 2010, Norway has allowed sale of weapons and ammunition to the UAE. The determination to droop sales for so-called A-material -- munitions and arms-- was made December 19 and introduced on Wednesday.
The Houthis, who're allied with Saudi Arabia's rival, Iran, have compelled into exile the Saudi-backed and the world over recognised govt of Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Despite a fierce air campaign towards them, the rebels still regulate Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and much of the rustic's north alongside the border with Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this month, the Houthis killed Yemen's former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, after he broke off his alliance with the rebels and appeared in a position to change facets.
Yemen's conflict has killed more than 10,000 civilians and driven millions to the edge of famine.
The UAE is part of the coalition.
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide mentioned she has "no information" that any of Norway's military exports have been utilized in Yemen however that there's "great concern" over the humanitarian crisis.
On Tuesday, Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang printed a video by way of the Yemeni rebels, known as the Houthis, wherein they declare to have seized "a US spy submarine."
The Norwegian newspaper mentioned it was a REMUS 600 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle made by way of Norway's Kongsberg group. There was no instant remark from Kongsberg or from the Saudi-led coalition. It was now not in an instant transparent when it was seized.
Eriksen Soreide added that since 2010, Norway has allowed sale of weapons and ammunition to the UAE. The determination to droop sales for so-called A-material -- munitions and arms-- was made December 19 and introduced on Wednesday.
The Houthis, who're allied with Saudi Arabia's rival, Iran, have compelled into exile the Saudi-backed and the world over recognised govt of Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Despite a fierce air campaign towards them, the rebels still regulate Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and much of the rustic's north alongside the border with Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this month, the Houthis killed Yemen's former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, after he broke off his alliance with the rebels and appeared in a position to change facets.
Yemen's conflict has killed more than 10,000 civilians and driven millions to the edge of famine.
Norway suspends arms exports to UAE amid war in Yemen
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