As the humanitarian crisis escalates in Yemen, the UK has a lot to answer for
NOVANEWS
SAM WOOLFE
The UN has announced that Yemen is currently experiencing a humanitarian crisis like no other. 17 million people in the country are going hungry, with an estimated 7 million at risk of famine. This is due to a Saudi-led blockade. Saudi military forces have prevented fuel supplies and aid from entering the country. But the UK is playing a huge part in this escalating crisis, as it continues to supply weapons to Saudi Arabia.
The UK’s role
Speaking to The Canary, Andrew Smith of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) said:
The blockade has exacerbated one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. It is a brutal collective punishment against the people of Yemen, and has put millions of lives at risk. Despite this, and despite the atrocities its forces have inflicted ...