...and Yemen!

[teqniq]

Will US stop arming Saudi attackers in Yemen? Elizabeth Warren responds. Sort of.

A doctoral student at Harvard University is calling on Congress to end US support for Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen, the country where she was born and where much of her family still lives....

 

[The Pale King]

Excellent piece on Yemen here:

Yemen as Laboratory: Why is the West So Silent About This Savage War?

 

[teqniq]

Fucking disgusting.

Dutch diplomats have dropped their attempt at the top U.N. human rights body to launch a fact-finding mission in war-torn Yemen, clearing the way for a rival initiative led by Saudi Arabia — a major protagonist in the conflict.

Two days before the end of the Human Rights Council session, the Netherlands on Wednesday withdrew a proposal that sought deployment of a mission under the U.N. human rights chief to report on possible conflict-related crimes in Yemen.

The less-ambitious Saudi alternative wants the U.N. rights chief to provide "technical assistance" to Yemen's government and provide an oral report to the council on Yemen's human rights situation. A Saudi-led, U.S.-backed coalition is fighting Shiite and other militias.

The U.N. estimates at least 2,355 civilians have died since fighting escalated in March.

Dutch End Bid for UN Fact-Finding Mission in War-Torn Yemen

 

[teqniq]

The story of the above in more detail

Saudi Objections Halt U.N. Inquiry of Yemen War

 

[teqniq]

Nice call Amnesty but there's way too much money being made, doubtless there other reasons but that'll do for starters

Citing "damning evidence of war crimes," Amnesty International has condemned America's continued support of Saudi Arabia's air war in Yemen. In a report released yesterday, the human-rights organiation called on the United States to stop selling bombs, fighter jets, and combat helicopters to the Saudis...

 

[klang]

'Al Houthi delegation holds press conference in Tehran. An al Houthi delegation visiting Iran held a press conference in Tehran. Supreme Revolutionary Committee Deputy Chairman Nayef al Qanis condemned the Saudi air strikes in Yemen as the Saudis’ attempt “to establish the dictatorship of the house of Saud.” He “noted that the main purpose of these attacks in Yemen is the creation of tribal problems in the country.” He said that Yemen has embarked upon “military operations against al Saud gradually.” He stated, “We never attacked the Saudi people, and always attacked the Saudi army.” He continued, “From now on, the type of our operations will vary; an example of this is Yemen’s attack yesterday on a warship belonging to the Saudi-led Arab coalition…” (IRNA) '

 

[klang]

I've been unsure whether to post this or not cause it's personal stuff, but it gives a little insight into the life of an ordinary person caught up in the war, so I think it's worth sharing. Here goes :

(my dodgy translation)

'Dear .... and ...,
I'm so happy to hear from you! Your words give me a bit of comfort in this hell we are living in since the war started and Aden was invaded. Since the invasion the majority of Adenis have fled Aden, including myself and my family. We were forced to flee to Hadramaut (about 950km east of Aden) where we had to live in dire circumstances. We lived in a tent at very high temperatures with little food or water.
When Aden (thankfully) was liberated by Saudi and Emirate forces me and my family returned to Aden. Unfortunately I found my house looted and empty. All my belongings - furniture, electrical stuff, personal stuff etc etc had been stolen. This didn't only happen to me, but also to countless other Adenis.
But as humiliating as it might be to live in a blundered house without furniture and electricity, it is still better than living far from home as a refugee under immense physical and mental strain, not knowing what would happen next.

Dear ... and ..., since this cruel war, financed by Iran and ex-president Sahle's militias, has come over us, we are uprooted people. We are cut off from all means of internal and external communication. We are not part of the world anymore - broadly as well as personally. I've lost all my communication devices like my computer, laptop and i pad, as I left them in my house in Aden which was blundered.

Dear ... and ... , today, on the 1st of October, the first internet cafe in Aden opened again. I was one of the first to go in and check my emails. How happy I was to read your email and to hear from from you! It was a boost of energy my soul and mind desperately needed. I felt humanity when you and ... asked about my wellbeing and offered help in whatever form, for me and the institute.
Your email and its content, every word and letter, had a great impact on my psychological wellbeing, as it shows human feelings, gives hope and promotes the possibility of peace amongst all people, regardless of nationality and religion.

Finally, I'd like to thank you and ... [...] I hope we will stay in touch.

[...]

During the war, when I fled to Hadramaut, I suffered from a heart attack. I couldn't get surgery for a heart by pass. I'm still suffering from heart attacks and seizures now. I'm in contact with the Emirate Red Half Moon and I'm hoping for surgery for a by pass. If this isn't possible I'd might ask for your help.

With deepest respect and kindest regards,

.... , Aden'

 

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[teqniq]

Bearing Witness to the Victims of Yemen's 'Forgotten War'

 

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[klang]

Sa'adah really had it rough over the last decade or so. Was already pretty fucked during the Saleh years......

 

[klang]

on a more positive note:

from my previous post

[...]

During the war, when I fled to Hadramaut, I suffered from a heart attack. I couldn't get surgery for a heart by pass. I'm still suffering from heart attacks and seizures now. I'm in contact with the Emirate Red Half Moon and I'm hoping for surgery for a by pass

to this (again my rough quick translation):

'[...]
with great happiness I can tell you that I've been referred to heart surgery by the Emirate Half Moon in Aden. They informed me that I'm eligible for free surgery in the United Emirates. [...] I will be transferred to the Emirates by a military airplane. [...]'



good luck to him!!!!!

 

[teqniq]

From Yemen, a story of survival and courage despite the conflict

 

[teqniq]

Wtf?

800 Colombian Soldiers to Join Saudi-Led Forces in Yemen

 

[J Ed]

Wtf?

800 Colombian Soldiers to Join Saudi-Led Forces in Yemen

Not unusual for the region

 

[teqniq]

Yemen hospital hit by Saudi-led air strike: Medecins Sans Frontieres

 

[teqniq]

Brazilian cluster munitions suspected in Saudi Arabia led coalition attack in Yemen

 

[teqniq]

Coalition stops deposed Yemeni president from fleeing

 

[Idris2002]

Saudi and the UAE are using Eritrean troops in the Yemen war, according to this:

Saudi Arabia, U.A.E Paying Eritrea to Back Yemen Fight, UN Says

If true (and it appears to be), this would violate UN sanctions on Eritrea. It would also tally with what I've been suspecting for a while, that the west would like to bring Eritrea in from the cold, so it can act as a regional client, regardless of continuing human rights violations.

 

[Flavour]

The Eritrean conscript army must have one of the lowest morale rates in the world, judging by the endless wave of refugees fleeing the country. Doubt they'd be of much use to Saudi except as cannon fodder in difficult areas. Disgusting behavior by Saudi and UAE, deafening silence from all other quarters. I hope they turn their guns on their own officers.

 

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[butchersapron]

Billion quid of weapons gone missing too.

 

[teqniq]

Oh yes saw that too earlier

Pentagon loses track of $500 million in weapons, equipment given to Yemen

 

[butchersapron]

Inflation eh?

 

[teqniq]

 

[Idris2002]

That's a really big sofa.

 

[teqniq]

Britain could be prosecuted for war crimes over Saudi Arms sales

 

[teqniq]

Yemen war: The conflict everyone wants to forget

 

[frogwoman]

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia just destroyed a city