Trump Calls On Saudis To Allow Humanitarian Aid Into Yemen ‘Immediately’

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on U.S. ally Saudi Arabia to end its blockade of Yemen “immediately,” citing concern that the war-torn country is on the verge of famine.

“I have directed officials in my administration to call the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to request that they completely allow food, fuel, water, and medicine to reach the Yemeni people who desperately need it,” Trump said on December 6.

“This must be done for humanitarian reasons immediately.”

A Saudi-led coalition aligned with Yemen’s government has imposed a blockade on the country as part of its battle against Huthi rebels aligned with Iran in the country’s three-year civil war.

On December 5, the UN Security Council warned of “the dire and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen,” saying the country “stands at the brink of catastrophic famine” largely due to the blockade.

Global antipoverty group Oxfam praised Trump for taking Riyadh to task. The United States has been providing the Saudi coalition with weapons.

“Millions will die in a historic famine and public health crisis if President Trump’s call is not heeded.” said Oxfam America official Scott Paul.

Yemen’s stalemated war has killed over 10,000 civilians and displaced 3 million.

Based on reporting by AP, AFP, and Reuters

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Warren Moon takes leave of absence from Seahawks radio broadcasts

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon hasn’t said anything about the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him, but his actions say it all.

Moon has taken a leave of absence from his position as radio analyst with the Seahawks Radio Network. The team announced the development on Wednesday night, explaining that Moon will be replaced by Dave Wyman.

Moon has been sued by Wendy Haskell, who served as Moon’s executive assistant and traveled with him. He allegedly grabbed her crotch and tried to pull off her bathing suit after allegedly putting a drug in to her drink. She also claims that he made her stay in the same room with him and sleep in the same bed during business trips.

Haskell contends she was demoted by Moon’s firm when she complained about his advances in October.

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