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<p>We are aware of reports on alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law
(IHL) in Yemen by the Coalition, including alleged airstrikes resulting in civilian,
including child casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, and take these very
seriously. We have regularly raised our concerns with the Saudi Arabian authorities
and received assurances that they are complying with IHL. We continue to engage with
Saudi Arabia on those assurances and have offered advice and training to demonstrate
best practice and to help ensure continued compliance with IHL.</p><p>We are also
concerned by reports of alleged IHL violations by Houthi-Saleh and pro-government
forces, including attacks on civilians in Aden and Taiz; intimidation of UN ships
attempting to dock at Aden; the use of schools and hospitals for military purposes;
the use of child soldiers; and the targeting of aid workers and restrictions on humanitarian
access. We have also raised the importance of compliance with IHL with the Houthis.</p><p>The
UK operates one of the most rigorous and transparent export control regimes in the
world. All exports of arms and controlled military goods to Saudi Arabia are assessed
on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Licensing Criteria.</p>
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