History Is Watching Yemen—and the World

Details: Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00; Written by editor

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For more than three years, Yemen has been plunged into a war of unspeakable horror—fueled in part by a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia and supported by the United States and its allies. Despite laws of war that prohibit attacks on civilians, everyday Yemenis have been killed and injured by warring parties who have not done enough to shield them from harm. After years of limited progress, the global community must take action today to end the fighting and help bring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity to justice. The time to act is now; history is watching, and Yemen can’t wait.

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