Trump Is Moving "Full Speed Ahead" in War in Yemen, Despite Massive Civilian Casualties
by mail@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) from Democracy Now! on (#2JW39)
Since taking office, Trump has rapidly expanded U.S. military operations in Yemen. Last month, the U.S. reportedly launched more than 49 strikes across the country-more strikes than the U.S. has ever carried out in a single year in Yemen. The U.S. has also resumed some weapons sales to the Saudis, after the transfers were frozen by President Obama amid concerns about mounting civilian casualties in Yemen. For more, we speak with longtime investigative reporter Allan Nairn.