Yemenis condemn US support for Saudi-led war

Thousands of Yemenis filled the streets of the capital Sana'a and other cities to demonstrate against the US for its support for the ongoing Saudi war on their country.

Protesters chanted slogans blaming the US for the humanitarian crisis in the country, saying that the US will remain the main supporter of the Saudi-led war on Yemen no matter who takes power in Washington.

Saudi Arabia launched a devastating war on Yemen on March 2015 and maintained an all-out blockade on the war-torn country.

Saudi Arabia, backed by the US and regional allies, launched the war on Yemen in March 2015, with the goal of bringing Hadi’s government back to power and crushing Ansarullah resistance movement.

The war against has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, leaving millions suffering from food and medical care shortages and pushing the country to the brink of famine.

The war has killed tens of thousands of civilians including children and led the country to the brink of famine.

People in Yemen hold the US responsible for the deteriorating situation in their country. They say the US policies have emboldened Saudi Arabia to increase its pressure on the impoverished nation.

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