German weapons known in Yemen-war on a much larger role than in the past. A research team with the participation of the DW found out. The Federal government insured, they have no knowledge.
German weapons known in Yemen-war on a much larger role than in the past. This is demonstrated by research by the investigative project #GermanArms. Thereafter, the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi use Arabia German armor technology for sea, Land and air operations in Yemen. In the country on the Arabian Peninsula, a war for almost four years. Tens of thousands of people have died, millions are starving.
#GermanArms is a joint project of Deutsche Welle, with the “Stern” magazine, the editorial team of “report München” of the Bavarian broadcasting company, the Dutch research office, Lighthouse Reports and the international investigative network Bellingcat.
Representatives of the Federal government had repeatedly assured, you have no knowledge on the deployment of German armor technology in Yemen-war in front of the fittings. “Nothing to me is known,” said Federal Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU) of the German wave during the Munich security conference.
The Team of #GermanArms could by the analysis of Video and satellite images different from Germany exported arms and military technology to Yemen to locate.
The evidence for the use of German weapons
So a German-built war ship to the satellite images in the port of Mokha. The Yemeni port had recently been captured by forces of the Saudi-led coalition. Other ships from German production could be localized in Assab in Eritrea. Assab is an important base of operations for the naval blockade Yemeni ports.
#GermanArms also has vehicles in the UAE army in Aden and Al Khawkhah in the southwestern Yemen located, the so-called Fewas weapons stations of the German armor group Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) equipped.
In addition, the research team in the Video, an Arab news Agency in October 2018 identified a French Leclerc battle tank, which is reinforced on the sides by an additional protection system. This is obviously a System by the name of Clara, which also produces the German company DND.
Air attack the Saudi coalition in Yemen’s capital of Sanaa in October 2016
Also, for the deployment of the fighter jets, the Eurofighter and Tornado as well as the Tanker aircraft, Airbus A330 MRTT by the Saudi air force #GermanArms evidence found. All aircraft are equipped with key components from Germany.
Wanted to specific questions of the research team, the Federal government take no position. The producers concerned have pointed out that they had moved, always in the framework of the laws.
For some of the used military equipment, the Federal government issued after the outbreak of the Yemen war, export permits, although in accordance with the political principles of the Federal government deliveries to countries who are involved in armed conflicts. Also ask to let the Federal government, until now, unanswered. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are considered as a strategic Partner for Germany.
A detailed report of the research results of the project #GermanArms the Deutsche Welle has published around 20:00 CET.