The ship had been anchored just outside the port but then left for Spain without it’s planned cargo, which is said to have included eight Caesar howitzer cannons.
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Protestors argue the arm transfer was illegal, because the United Nations has said Saudi Arabia may have committed war crimes in its conflict with Yemen, a claim also made against its Houthi opponents.
The French government approved the sale after receiving assurances from Riyadh that the arms would not be used against civilians.