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"Don't worry, the Houthis are just trying to help!" (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Is there any evidence to the child brides or aid diversion accusations?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

https://english.alarabiya.net/features/2017/08/02/Yemen-s-Houthi-controlled-areas-see-dramatic-rise-in-child-marriages

https://apnews.com/article/famine-bcf4e7595b554029bcd372cb129c49ab

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Bruh, your own source says it's the Saudi backed militants (aka American proxies) that are stealing the aid. Not the Houthis.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

From my source:

The problem of lost and stolen aid is common in Taiz and other areas controlled by Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is supported by the Saudi-led military coalition. It is even more widespread in territories controlled by the Houthi rebels, the struggling government’s main enemy during the nearly four years of warfare that has spawned the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

After the release of the AP’s investigation on Monday, the United Nations’ World Food Program for the first time directly accused the Houthi rebels of diverting aid. WFP director David Beasley said in a letter to the Houthis’ leader that if the rebels did not investigate and put an end to theft, the organization would suspend some assistance, potentially effecting nearly 3 million people.

If you aren't going to read the source, why ask for them?

[+] [email protected] -7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The people shooting at ships in the Red Sea that are the "Good Guys" aren't supported by the Saudis. Man, western Intel is really sending out their funkies on Lemmy.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The people shooting at ships in the Red Sea that are the “Good Guys” aren’t supported by the Saudis. Man, western Intel is really sending out their funkies on Lemmy.

Jesus Christ, you didn't even read the excerpt I quoted.