As a scholar of genocide and human rights, I believe the destruction brought about by these attacks combined with the blockade amounts to genocide. A Saudi-led coalition of states has been aggressively bombing Yemen and imposing an air and naval blockade of its ports for more than three years, leading U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to describe Yemen as “the world’s Read More…
War Crimes
With Shoe On Other Foot, Trump Admin Mum On Syria “Rebel” Chemical Attack In Aleppo
Despite the fact that chemical weapons were used by al Qaeda-linked militants in Idlib, the U.S. government and its allies have thus far been silent about the recent attack — a starkly different response from their bombing of Syria after its government was falsely alleged to have used chemicals in April. ALEPPO, SYRIA — On Saturday Read More…
With Reaffirmed US Support, Saudis Continue Assault On Yemen, Killing Civilians
Washington has chosen to diverge from its European allies and continue support for the Saudi led-coalition against Yemen. Following a White House statement that reaffirms US commitment, the Saudi coalition has continued with its assault on Hodeidah port and civilians in Yemen. Germany, the United Kingdom, and other European nations have recently put forth effort Read More…
Nothing In Any Conspiracy Theory Is As Bad As What’s Being Done Out In The Open
Yesterday President Trump posted a statement on the White House website saying his administration will be standing with the House of Saud despite the CIA’s assertion that Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman personally ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist who was living and working in the United States. The statement reads like a long form version Read More…
Report: 1 In 3 Deaths Caused By US Drone Strikes This Year In Yemen Were Civilians
While AQAP has benefitted from U.S. “counterterrorism” policies in the country, Yemen’s civilians have found little to no reprieve, as they are either targets of the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led war in Western Yemen or targeted by drone strikes in the areas of Yemen under coalition control. SANA’A, YEMEN — At least one third of those killed by Read More…
Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi’s Murder, CIA Concludes
There never was any doubt about it all along. No one dares circumvent Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman’s (MBS) authority over most everyone. Doing it risks ending up like Khashoggi. MBS is de facto Saudi ruler. What he says goes on virtually all affairs of state, including decisions on life and death. So-called Saudi courts Read More…