As COVID-19 spreads in Yemen a real Saudi ceasefire is urgent
Epidemiologists warn that Covid-19 in Yemen could spread faster, more widely and with deadlier consequences than in many countries.
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Iran battles against the coronavirus
The Iranian people are facing a health emergency that is compounded by Trump’s efforts at regime change in their country.
After Five Years of Siege & War, Yemen Faces COVID-19
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the Saudi-led war on Yemen, the new threat of Covid-19 awaits the country. The strength of the Saudi imposed siege has delayed its arrival. But its arrival is inevitable.
Five Years Too Long – End the War on Yemen!
On March 26th we mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the Saudi led war on Yemen. Those five dreadful years would not have been possible without the political and military support of the US and British governments.
Trump steps up offensive against Iran with assassination of military commander
The assassination of Iranian General Soleimani, on Iraqi territory, by the US government has created the threat of a new and devastating war in the Middle East.
Erdogan and Trump’s partition of Syria set to fail?
Only by defending Syria’s independence can all its population, Kurds included, be defended. The action of the SDF in allying with the Syrian government will hopefully make that clearer to those who genuinely wish to defend the Kurds.