Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials
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The University of Exeter has approved plans for a “formal partnership” with Saudi Arabia to train senior military officers and government officials, despite long-held concerns about the Saudi government’s human rights record, the Guardian has learned.
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What happened
The University of Exeter has approved plans for a “formal partnership” with Saudi Arabia to train senior military officers and government officials, despite long-held concerns about the Saudi government’s human rights record, the Guardian has learned.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials?
- Which source closest to the event can confirm the central detail?
- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?