Ahmed Abofoul, a legal adviser for one of the plaintiff groups, Al-Haq, expressed emotional weight during the courtroom hearing by stating, 'The government uses my own tax money that I pay to kill my own family. I've lost 18 members of my own family.' His words underscore the stark personal impact of government policies on individuals affected by violence.
Government lawyer Reimer Veldhuis argued against allegations of wrongdoing, stating that 'every cooperation is cautiously weighed,' asserting the Netherlands acts within its legal bounds. He emphasized that foreign policy should not be dictated by judicial branches, illustrating a tension between legal and policy frameworks.
The activist groups referenced the International Court of Justice, noting that earlier orders suggested a requirement to halt arms sales, stating, 'This is the result of the complicity of governments for decades.' Abofoul pointed out the long-standing issues tied to international complicity in the region.
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