Rep. Ro Khanna
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Khanna praised Biden’s investments in the Trump administration’s policies on Yemen, calling them “a huge commitment to end U.S. support for the Saudi war in Yemen.” But he added that “our work to support a brighter future for the people of Yemen is just beginning.”
Biden made a major commitment to end U.S. support for the Saudi war in Yemen. But our work to support a brighter future for the people of Yemen is just beginning.
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– Representative Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) February 11, 2021
Biden has already reversed the policy of supporting the offensive efforts of the Saudi-led coalition, which has been attacked for killing civilians, and has revoked the decision to label the Houthi rebels as a terrorist group. under his control.
“We need more clarification on what specific military support we will end and, just as importantly, what support Biden still plans to provide to the Saudis,” Khanna said in a list of demands. “We need Biden’s commitment to use all his leverage to end the de facto blockade led by Saudi Arabia in Yemen. My team is asking for clarification on this point and we look forward to receiving a response.”
“We must confirm that we have ended all arms sales to the Saudis and that we will not comply with any pending arms contracts,” he continued, adding that “We must press for additional humanitarian aid to all parts of Yemen. “.
Khanna also called for “full support and commitment from the United States” to the UN-led peace process to end the war between the Saudi coalition and the Houthis, which have ties to Iran.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill.
Khanna, along with her progressive partner Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Khanna has been part of several efforts to try to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia during the Trump administration, including an effort last month to stop the sale of millions of dollars of accurately guided bombs.
The Trump administration recently approved a $ 290 million sale to Riyadh for 3,000 GBU-39 ammunition manufactured by small-diameter Boeing and related equipment. The approval followed another green light for Raytheon to directly sell Saudi Arabia 7,500 of its “smart” Paveway air-to-ground bombs worth an estimated $ 478 million.
Biden a week after his inauguration said he is stopping several arms sales by the Trump administration to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pending a review.