Letters to the Editor: Irish interest in weapons industry is disturbing

Irish Aid funds rebuilding efforts following conflicts in Africa yet the Government hosted a seminar to involve Irish companies in the weapons industry

Agencies struggling to cope with the consequences of war and conflict, and indeed victims themselves, must be centrally involved in future discussions on ‘defence’. Picture: Mulugeta Ayene/UNICEF via AP

In our work with schools and colleges over four decades, Afri has highlighted the impact of war and militarisation, particularly on countries and peoples of the global south.

This work is informed by our partners, one of which is located in strife-torn Northern Kenya, on the border between Ethiopia and Somalia.