BSW Inquires About Arms Exports to Turkey
(hib) The German arms industry association BSW has asked the German government for information about arms exports to Turkey. The association assumes that there are export licenses for arms exports to Turkey for billions of euros. The association is particularly concerned about the risks of these arms falling into the wrong hands and being used against civilians.
The BSW therefore demands that the German government fully clarify the situation and take all necessary measures to prevent any misuse of German weapons. The association also calls for an end to arms exports to countries that are involved in the Syrian civil war.
The German government has been criticized for approving arms exports to Turkey in the past. Critics argue that these weapons could be used against Kurdish fighters in Syria. The government has defended its decision by saying that the weapons are only for defensive purposes.
The BSW’s inquiry comes at a time when the German government is under increasing pressure to stop arms exports to Turkey. The European Parliament has called for an arms embargo on Turkey, and several NGOs have filed lawsuits against the government.
It remains to be seen how the German government will respond to the BSW’s inquiry. The government may decide to provide more information about arms exports to Turkey, or it may decide to keep this information confidential.
BSW fragt nach Rüstungsexporten in die Türkei
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