Meanwhile in yemen
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Suspect you're not hearing much in the way of reporting due to the lack media risking trying to enter the conflict zone, the Saudi side have no interest in having media in, and show who is doing their fighting for them, and it's dubious if they can be trusted with your safety. Risk trying to get safe passage with the head removing ISIS? The Houtties?
Northern Munkee said:
Suspect you're not hearing much in the way of reporting due to the lack media risking trying to enter the conflict zone, the Saudi side have no interest in having media in, and show who is doing their fighting for them, and it's dubious if they can be trusted with your safety. Risk trying to get safe passage with the head removing ISIS? The Houtties?
That's a fair point. Doesn't seem to stop reporting from other conflict zones but I do see what you mean, typing this as I am from my desk in the Home Counties.Smiler. said:
Northern Munkee said:
Suspect you're not hearing much in the way of reporting due to the lack media risking trying to enter the conflict zone, the Saudi side have no interest in having media in, and show who is doing their fighting for them, and it's dubious if they can be trusted with your safety. Risk trying to get safe passage with the head removing ISIS? The Houtties?
That's a fair point. Doesn't seem to stop reporting from other conflict zones but I do see what you mean, typing this as I am from my desk in the Home Counties.The Saudis have told our government that they are complying with international laws so I suppose there is nothing to see here. Good job our lot are taking such things 'very seriously' - I'd hate to think what would happen if they didn't take it seriously.
bbc said:
A UK government spokeswoman said it took reports of alleged air strikes on schools "very seriously".
The British Ministry of Defence flagged up allegations of international humanitarian law violations to Saudi Arabia, the spokeswoman said, adding that the UK "received assurances that they are complying" with those laws.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35071200The British Ministry of Defence flagged up allegations of international humanitarian law violations to Saudi Arabia, the spokeswoman said, adding that the UK "received assurances that they are complying" with those laws.
BlackLabel said:
The Saudis have told our government that they are complying with international laws so I suppose there is nothing to see here. Good job our lot are taking such things 'very seriously' - I'd hate to think what would happen if they didn't take it seriously.
You are right , nothing to see here, the witnesses in this video are all actors probably, and the demolished buildings were a sanctuary for terrorists for sure. The Wahhabi elite can do no wrong!bbc said:
A UK government spokeswoman said it took reports of alleged air strikes on schools "very seriously".
The British Ministry of Defence flagged up allegations of international humanitarian law violations to Saudi Arabia, the spokeswoman said, adding that the UK "received assurances that they are complying" with those laws.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35071200The British Ministry of Defence flagged up allegations of international humanitarian law violations to Saudi Arabia, the spokeswoman said, adding that the UK "received assurances that they are complying" with those laws.
https://youtu.be/rxPuYkekJKc
dudleybloke said:
I hear that things are going badly for some of the Blackwater merc types in Yemen at the moment.
Indeed.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-350916...
woowahwoo said:
Esseesse said:
discusdave said:
the silent war... despite having the superior weapons and air support the house of Saud is in real trouble
Is their problem poor training?
discusdave said:
woowahwoo said:
Esseesse said:
discusdave said:
the silent war... despite having the superior weapons and air support the house of Saud is in real trouble
Is their problem poor training?Bad news has become a common theme in Saudi Arabia as of late
On Sunday morning in the Jizan region of Saudia Arabia, the Yemeni Army’s Republican Guard – in coordination with Houthis – imposed full control over the Old Town of Al-Khubah after the Saudi-led Coalition Forces retreated north in order to evade the Yemeni resistance fighters swarming their positions.
In addition to the capture of the Old Town in Al-Khubah, the Yemeni Army’s Republican Guard and the Houthis seized the Saudi military base inside the aforementioned city in Saudi Arabia; this news left the Saudi military command in shock, especially after several soldiers surrendered to the Yemeni resistance fighters.
The Houthis and the Republican Guard have launched a massive offensive in the Jizan region of Saudi Arabia after the Saudi-led Coalition Forces reneged on their ceasefire agreement and launched several unprovoked airstrikes on the Yemeni Army’s defensive positions in southern Yemen.
On Sunday morning in the Jizan region of Saudia Arabia, the Yemeni Army’s Republican Guard – in coordination with Houthis – imposed full control over the Old Town of Al-Khubah after the Saudi-led Coalition Forces retreated north in order to evade the Yemeni resistance fighters swarming their positions.
In addition to the capture of the Old Town in Al-Khubah, the Yemeni Army’s Republican Guard and the Houthis seized the Saudi military base inside the aforementioned city in Saudi Arabia; this news left the Saudi military command in shock, especially after several soldiers surrendered to the Yemeni resistance fighters.
The Houthis and the Republican Guard have launched a massive offensive in the Jizan region of Saudi Arabia after the Saudi-led Coalition Forces reneged on their ceasefire agreement and launched several unprovoked airstrikes on the Yemeni Army’s defensive positions in southern Yemen.
Well this is finally coming home to roost mainly as a result of meedja pressure (cf C4 news and Newsnight).
Looks like there is serious pressure from HoC to suspend arms supply to Saudi given the number of potential warcrimes (bombing of hospitals etc) occurring by the Saudis in support of the original Yemen gov. There are British military on the ground providing support by way of advice and monitoring.
MPs pressing for an 'international' investigation.
For what it's worth this whole situation is a mess;
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthis
While being supported by regimes which are anti western, it's interesting to note that this appears to be primarily an internally focused group. As someone else has noted I wonder whether we've ended up by default 'on the wrong side'.
Looks like there is serious pressure from HoC to suspend arms supply to Saudi given the number of potential warcrimes (bombing of hospitals etc) occurring by the Saudis in support of the original Yemen gov. There are British military on the ground providing support by way of advice and monitoring.
MPs pressing for an 'international' investigation.
For what it's worth this whole situation is a mess;
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthis
While being supported by regimes which are anti western, it's interesting to note that this appears to be primarily an internally focused group. As someone else has noted I wonder whether we've ended up by default 'on the wrong side'.
More than a third of all Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen have hit civilian sites, such as school buildings, hospitals, markets, mosques and economic infrastructure, according to the most comprehensive survey of the conflict. The findings, revealed by the Guardian on Friday, contrast with claims by the Saudi government, backed by its US and British allies, that it is seeking to minimise civilian casualties.
Meanwhile in parliament the PM said:
“What matters is the strength of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. When it comes to counterterrorism and dealing with terrorism, it is that relationship that has helped to keep people on the streets of Britain safe,”
Killing civilians in Yemen apparently keeps people on the streets of Britain safe.
Meanwhile in parliament the PM said:
“What matters is the strength of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. When it comes to counterterrorism and dealing with terrorism, it is that relationship that has helped to keep people on the streets of Britain safe,”
Killing civilians in Yemen apparently keeps people on the streets of Britain safe.
BlackLabel said:
More than a third of all Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen have hit civilian sites, such as school buildings, hospitals, markets, mosques and economic infrastructure, according to the most comprehensive survey of the conflict. The findings, revealed by the Guardian on Friday, contrast with claims by the Saudi government, backed by its US and British allies, that it is seeking to minimise civilian casualties.
Meanwhile in parliament the PM said:
“What matters is the strength of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. When it comes to counterterrorism and dealing with terrorism, it is that relationship that has helped to keep people on the streets of Britain safe,”
Killing civilians in Yemen apparently keeps people on the streets of Britain safe.
keep your friends close and your enemies closerMeanwhile in parliament the PM said:
“What matters is the strength of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. When it comes to counterterrorism and dealing with terrorism, it is that relationship that has helped to keep people on the streets of Britain safe,”
Killing civilians in Yemen apparently keeps people on the streets of Britain safe.
skyrover said:
BlackLabel said:
More than a third of all Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen have hit civilian sites, such as school buildings, hospitals, markets, mosques and economic infrastructure, according to the most comprehensive survey of the conflict. The findings, revealed by the Guardian on Friday, contrast with claims by the Saudi government, backed by its US and British allies, that it is seeking to minimise civilian casualties.
Meanwhile in parliament the PM said:
“What matters is the strength of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. When it comes to counterterrorism and dealing with terrorism, it is that relationship that has helped to keep people on the streets of Britain safe,”
Killing civilians in Yemen apparently keeps people on the streets of Britain safe.
keep your friends close and your enemies closerMeanwhile in parliament the PM said:
“What matters is the strength of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. When it comes to counterterrorism and dealing with terrorism, it is that relationship that has helped to keep people on the streets of Britain safe,”
Killing civilians in Yemen apparently keeps people on the streets of Britain safe.
Tryke3 said:
On a more serious note, saudi should invade yemen imo
They won't as they know the chances are they will not win, all the gear and no idea springs to mind houthi rebels have actually been seriously damaging the Saudi army ( sometimes even crossing into SA and attacking them) to the point where they are now paying South Americans to fight for them
Our good friends bomb Yemeni civilians with British made weapons and then the British taxpayer is forced to send aid to the very same civilians.
The UK is to increase the humanitarian aid it gives to Yemen to help millions who are suffering in the war-ravaged country, International Development Secretary Priti Patel has said. She told the BBC that the government would spend an extra £37m this year, bringing the total to £100m.
The UK is to increase the humanitarian aid it gives to Yemen to help millions who are suffering in the war-ravaged country, International Development Secretary Priti Patel has said. She told the BBC that the government would spend an extra £37m this year, bringing the total to £100m.
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