'Glimmer of Hope' for Yemen as Khanna Invokes War Powers Act to End US Support for Saudi-Led Slaughter of Civilians
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"This resolution should be a no-brainer for Congress. What more do they need to finally end this tragedy?"
by: Jessica Corbett
A young boy runs with his tyre past buildings damaged by air strikes in Saada Old Town, Yemen. (Photo: Giles Clarke/OCHA)
Amid reports that civilian deaths have "surged dramatically" in Yemen since June, when the Saudi-led coalition launched an offensive to take control of the port city Hodeidah, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Wednesday officially introduced a highly anticipated resolution invoking the War Powers Act of 1973, in hopes of ending American support for the coalition's attacks and the resulting humanitarian crisis.
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