Saudi Arabia
How Children Became Collateral Damage in Yemen’s Forgotten War
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis has never been worse, particularly for children: girls are being married off increasingly younger, and boys are easy prey for military recruitment. Then there are the bombs.
Saudi Crown Prince Approved Operation to Kill Khashoggi, US Intel Report Says
The U.S. is publicly accusing the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia of being responsible for the murder of the Washington Post columnist in 2018.
Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Loujain al-Hathloul Is Free
Loujain al-Hathloul's family said she had been released from prison, after 1,001 days in jail.
A Yemeni Family Was Repeatedly Attacked by U.S. Drones. Now, They're Seeking Justice
Yemenis who say their families and lives have been destroyed by seven erroneously-targeted attacks seek to hold the U.S. accountable for its war on terror, and have filed a petition against the government.
Saudi Arabia Resurrects Discredited "Linear City" Concept In Bigger, Dumber Form
And co-opts a lot of urbanist talking points in the process.
A Final Trump Administration Act Could Intensify the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
A US plan to designate Yemen's Houthi rebels as terrorists has been described as "diplomatic vandalism."
Oil Tanker Struck By Explosion at Saudi Port
State media in Saudi Arabia said a boat carrying explosives had deliberately struck the tanker in a “terrorist attack.” There are no reports of injuries.
No End in Sight for Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Loujain al-Hathloul
Loujain al-Hathloul’s family had hoped her nightmare was coming to an end. But her case has been transferred to a notorious terrorism court.
Netanyahu and MBS Reportedly Met in Secret in Saudi Arabia
Mike Pompeo also attended the reported meeting, the first of its kind between the leaders of the two countries.
Nassima al-Sada Is Imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for Asking for the Right to Drive
Nassima – and 12 other Saudi women fighting for justice in Saudi Arabia – need your help.
A Joe Biden-Shaped Reckoning is Coming for Trump’s Middle East Policies
Biden has pledged to “reassess” the US relationship with the oil-rich Arab states that Trump fawned over. That’s both good and bad news for Iran.
Major Prisoner Swap in Yemen Builds New Hope for Peace Talks
This week saw a rare ray of hope in Yemen’s five-year war as 1,000 detainees were released and reunited with their families.