First step to support Yemen
Peace marchers hope to make NZ aware of the humanitarian crisis
Saturday’s Rise for Lives peace walk in Napier to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is just the beginning, according to organiser Meg Higgs.
The group walked from the Hot Chick in Ahuriri to the Sound Shell in Napier.
“This is the starting point for us, we’re hoping to spread awareness about the crisis and appeal to the New Zealand Government for action,” she said.
Rise for Lives want the Government to hold an independent inquiry into the roles of New Zealand businesses in the crisis.
Recently, Air New Zealand apologised after it was revealed it had been doing contract work for the Saudi Arabian military during the conflict.
1 News reported that the national carrier’s business unit, Gas Turbines, which specialises in servicing military marine engines and turbines, had been supporting the Saudi Navy.
“We want to make sure New Zealand isn’t a part of this war,” Higgs said, adding that Rise for Lives wants the Government to send more aid to Yemen and push the issue to the forefront in its diplomatic relations.
Higgs said the Hawke’s Bay branch of Rise for Lives intends to do more peace walks in the future.