Saudi Arabia reportedly using Canadian military trucks against its own civilians

The Canadian government is investigating reports that Saudi Arabia is using armoured vehicles made in Canada against its own civilians.

The Canadian government is investigating reports that Saudi Arabia is using armoured vehicles made in Canada against its own civilians.

Videos and photos posted on social media in recent days show Riyadh using Canadian equipment in a violent crackdown on minority Shia dissidents in eastern Saudi Arabia. 

Last week at least five people were killed as security forces have begun a crackdown in the town of Awamiya.