Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Human Rights Watch Condemns US Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

Human Rights Watch is condemning a decision by the United States to approve the  sale of 130 battle tanks and other equipment to Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi-led coalition has scaled up its military campaign in Yemen, leading to multiple civilian casualties in bombing raids.

From  Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US State Department Press Office Director Elizabeth Trudeau would not say whether she thought US weapons have led to civilian casualties there...

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Kristine Beckerle (pron. Becker-ley) of Human  Rights Watch says the US must stop  supporting the Saudi-led coalition.

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Kristine Beckerle (pron. Becker-ley) of Human  Rights Watch is urging members of  the US Congress to block the sale because of concerns about Yemen.

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