Yemen Facing Famine After Saudi Blockades

The Takeaway | Nov 13, 2017

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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution stating that America’s military assistance to Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen is unauthorized.

The resolution, which fails to fully end American support for the war in Yemen, acknowledges that that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have been sharing tactical details that are being used to attack Houthis rebels in Yemen. This all comes as nearly seven million people in Yemen are facing famine and a potential rise in a cholera outbreak after Saudi blockades closed off ports, airports, and roads for eight days.

Saudi Arabia’s U.N. ambassador has denied the blockade, saying it was only a “temporary procedure” to ensure the safety of Yemenis, and that the blockades would be lifted to allow the necessary aid into the country.

For a look at the crisis in Yemen, The Takeaway turns to Suze Van Meegen, protection and advocacy adviser with the Norwegian Refugee Council.

This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich

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