Mobilizing Muslim Resistance to the War in Yemen
Huzaifa Shahbaz | counterpunch.org | 2019-08-08
Right now, the people of Yemen are suffering through the world's worst humanitarian disaster. The Saudi-led coalition, backed by the United States, continues to bomb Yemen and launch unlawful airstrikes that have hit homes, hospitals, schools, and mosques. This violence has left millions at risk of starvation and death due to repeated outbreaks of diseases…
counterpunch.org/2019/08/08/mobilizing-muslim-resistance-to-the-war-in-yemen/
Steps taken to end Saudi 'guardianship' system for women, 'encouraging' start
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-08
Allowing Saudi women to apply for passports and travel without their guardians' permission is "an encouraging move" towards the "complete abolition of the 'guardianship' system," independent United Nations rights experts said on Thursday, but more action is needed to fully dismantle these restrictions.
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The UAE leaves Saudi Arabia alone in Yemen
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-08-07
Once Saudi Arabia' key ally in Yemen war, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has seemingly parted ways with Riyadh, leaving North Yemen and calling for the independence of South Yemen. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, believes in Ansarullah hegemony in the north, fearing Iran's influence will spread in the region. This has led to …
uwidata.com/4772-the-uae-leaves-saudi-arabia-alone-in-yemen/
Intensified Al Qaeda and ISIL activity in Yemen 'deeply worrying', says UN Human Rights Office
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-06
Armed groups affiliated with the Al Qaeda and ISIL terror groups, appear to have intensified their activities in Yemen, Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) declared on Tuesday, describing the situation as an example of "deeply worrying developments" that have seriously impacted civilians over the past ten days.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1043801
Guardianship System Eased, but Saudi Arabia Still Oppresses Women
Medea Benjamin | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-08-02
The Saudi government announced it will be eliminating part of the male guardianship system, finally granting women the right to obtain passports and travel (if 21 years of age or over), and obtain family identification cards without the need for male authorization. The change comes in the context of the bad publicity that Saudi Arabia …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/08/guardianship-system-eased-but-saudi-arabia-still-oppresses-women/
Prohibiting Maintenance of Tanker Off Yemeni Coast, Saudis Risk Explosion and Environmental Disaster
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-08-02
mintpressnews.com/maintenance-fso-safer-tanker-yemen-saudi-arabia-oil-spill/261112/
Houthis Launch Major Strikes on Saudi Coalition Targets Amid Talk of Secret Negotiations
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-08-01
Pressure on the Kingdom has reached a fever pitch thanks to a near-continuous stream of Houthi attacks on vital Saudi targets in the past few months.
mintpressnews.com/yemen-houthis-strikes-saudi-coalition-military-targets-negotiations/261087/
Facebook Dismantles Saudi-Linked Network of Fake Accounts
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-08-01
More than 350 profiles and pages linked to the Saudi government with some 1.4 million followers were taken down by Facebook on Thursday.
Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Could Blow Saudi Arabia's Role in Attacks Wide Open
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-31
He's reportedly ready to spill the beans on Saudi Arabia's involvement in the worst terror attack to ever take place on American soil.
theantimedia.com/9-11-mastermind-saudi-arabia-role/
'Secret Embargo': Saudi Arabia Stops Turkish Exports From Entering Kingdom
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-31
Saudi authorities blocked 80 Turkish trucks which were transporting textile products and chemicals into Saudi Arabia.
'Secret Embargo': Saudi Arabia Stops Turkish Exports From Entering Kingdom
Yemeni Civilians in Crowded Market Pay with Their Lives as Trump Keeps Building Saudi Arsenal
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-30
More U.S. Weaponry is headed for Saudi Arabia just as the Kingdom unleashed fresh airstrikes on the crowded Al-Thabit Market in Yemen.
mintpressnews.com/yemen-civilians-al-thabit-market-airstrike-trump-building-saudi-arsenal/261034/