by Rich Scheck<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Yemen destruction inflicted by Saudi Arabia with U.S. support<\/p><\/div>\n
The tragedy that is Yemen is beyond description! The American people have been spared an understanding of that appalling situation by a complicit media which allows the US backed Saudi attack on that impoverished nation to go unmentioned.<\/p>\n
The humanitarian crisis has continued and expanded in the three years since the war started. Now comes the first inklings of hope from unexpected sources in Congress and elsewhere. http:\/\/www.thedailybeast.com\/koch-brother-joins-fight-to-stop-americas-involvement-in-the-yemen-war<\/a><\/p>\n Fueled by bipartisan outrage at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the apparent murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a new effort to either end or legally authorize US involvement will probably go to a vote in the lame-duck session following the election. With 73 co-sponsors there is reason to hope for a Congressional resolution to stop our participation in the war. The possibility for a cease-fire and\/or UN sponsored peace talks as demanded by Secretary of Defense James Mattis has also increased in response to the Khasoggi affair.<\/p>\n Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has also insisted the Saudis cease bombing populated areas of the war-torn and disease ravaged nation that many have labeled as war crimes. With two top cabinet officials speaking out, it looks as if President Trump has authorized a change in policy reflecting disgust with MbS and his filthy war.<\/p>\n Is all this mere window-dressing by the Administration, political leaders and Mr. Koch? Does it represent an authentic effort to end an incredible abuse of US power in support of a rogue regime and its young leader? http:\/\/news.antiwar.com\/2018\/11\/02\/two-days-after-us-call-for-ceasefire-saudis-pound-yemen\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/original.antiwar.com\/Reese_Erlich\/2018\/11\/02\/murder-of-saudi-journalist-builds-opposition-to-yemen-war\/<\/a><\/p>\n