Hi,
The war in Yemen is currently on pause for the first time in 6 years, due
to the Ramadan holiday. The ceasefire is supposed to give Yemenis a
fighting chance at survival by allowing humanitarian aid to reach the over
23 million Yemenis who need immediate lifesaving assistance.
But it isn't permanent. The truce is scheduled to end next month.^1
Temporary relief is not enough. When conflict resumes, the people of Yemen
will face mass death and suffering. The United States needs to stop
propping up the Saudi war on Yemen right now. [ [link removed] ]Click here if you agree.
By backing Saudi-led troops in Yemen with weapons, money, and intel, the
United States is actively perpetuating one of the worst humanitarian
crises in the world. It's morally indefensible, and Congress must act to
withdraw US support now.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: We demand Congress must take a stand against the war
in Yemen by passing a War Powers resolution ending US military aid
immediately!
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In March 2021, President Biden announced plans to withdraw US support for
the war in Yemen, noting the "unendurable devastation" Yemenis have
faced.^2 But more than a year later, that still hasn't happened.
It's time for Congress to act by adopting a War Powers Resolution halting
US military involvement in the war in Yemen.
Congressional action can't wait. The situation in Yemen is incredibly
dire: over two million children under the age of five are expected to
suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022 and could die without urgent
treatment.
More than sixty advocacy groups are calling on Congress to pass the War
Powers Resolution immediately, putting an end to US support for a conflict
that "has helped cause the deaths of nearly half a million people and
pushed millions more to the edge of starvation."^3
Congress needs to hear from you, too: we condemn US support for these
atrocities!
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Tell Congress to pass a War Powers Resolution to
help end the war in Yemen!
Thanks for taking action,
Izzi and the team at Demand Progress
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Sources:
1. United Nations, "UN humanitarians say $4.3 billion is needed to halt
'worsening' Yemen crisis," [ [link removed] ]April 30, 2022.
2. White House, "Remarks by President Biden on America's Place in the
World," [ [link removed] ]February 4, 2021.
3. Common Dreams, "Coalition Demands End to US Military Support for
Saudi-Led War on Yemen," [ [link removed] ]April 20, 2022.
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