President Joe Biden has pledged to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, supported by both the Obama and Trump administrations, describing it … The frame of protecting Saudi borders is very concerningRead more
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Biden Says He’s Ending the Yemen War—But
The February 4 announcement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that President Biden would end U.S. support for “offensive operations” in Yemen was understandably met … Biden Says He’s Ending the Yemen War—ButRead more
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Dozens of journalists hacked in apparent iOS spyware attack
In July and August 2020, government operatives used NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware to hack 36 personal phones belonging to journalists, producers, anchors, and executives at … Dozens of journalists hacked in apparent iOS spyware attackRead more
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Saudi Arabia Sentences Loujain al-Hathloul to 5+ Years in Prison for Her Activism
In Saudi Arabia, authorities have sentenced prominent women’s right activist Loujain al-Hathloul to five years and eight months in prison on charges of agitating for … Saudi Arabia Sentences Loujain al-Hathloul to 5+ Years in Prison for Her ActivismRead more
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Saudis Buy Fmr UK Prime Minister Blair for $12 Million
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British training of Saudi pilots continues amid bombing of Yemen
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is training pilots from Saudi Arabia in the UK while the Gulf dictatorship continues airstrikes in Yemen, the scene of … British training of Saudi pilots continues amid bombing of YemenRead more
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U.S. OKs $1.29B Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia Despite War Crime Fears
The Obama administration has announced approval of a $1.29 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, despite reports of possible war crimes in Yemen. The State … U.S. OKs $1.29B Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia Despite War Crime FearsRead more
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Britain resumed arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Eyewitnesses in Yemen tell Declassified UK’s reporter on the ground about the aftermath of an airstrike that killed a young girl and her grandmother. “At … Britain resumed arms sales to Saudi ArabiaRead more
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White Helmets tried to recruit Roger Waters with Saudi money
During a Barcelona concert on April 13, Roger Waters denounced the Syrian White Helmets as “a fake organization that exists only to create propaganda for … White Helmets tried to recruit Roger Waters with Saudi moneyRead more
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End US support for the Saudi war in Yemen
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwbfwrJwrWA&rel=0] The bipartisan bill from Sens. Bernie Sanders, Mike Lee, and Chris Murphy will force the first-ever vote in the Senate to withdraw U.S. … End US support for the Saudi war in YemenRead more