Saudi-led airstrikes targeting rebel military bases in Yemen

[10sion]

11.21 The UAE is sending 30 warplanes to join the operation, along with 15 each from Bahrain and Kuwait, 10 from Qatar, six each from Jordan and Morocco and three from Sudan.

11.19: Saudi Arabia is contributing as many as 150,000 troops and 100 warplanes to the operations. Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Pakistan are ready to take part in a ground offensive, Al Arabiya says.

11:08: Al Houthis can defend Yemen without Iran help, says official

Yemen's Al Houthis are prepared to confront a Saudi-led campaign of air strikes launched on Thursday without calling for help from their ally Iran, an Al Houthi official told Reuters.

Asked if there had been any communications with Iran since the start of the attacks, or if Al Houthis would seek military help from Tehran, Al Houthi politburo official Mohammad Al Bukhaiti said: "No. The Yemeni people are prepared to face this aggression without any foreign interference."

Iran is the main foreign ally of the group, which is battling forces loyal to President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi, a former general backed by Gulf Arab countries.

11.05am

Jordan confirms it will join Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.

10.45am: Yemen pro-government forces retake Aden airport

In Aden, forces loyal to Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi recaptured the international airport in his southern power base Aden early on Thursday, a security official said.
Troops of the 39th Armoured Brigade, who are allied to the Al Houthi militia which controls the capital Sanaa, pulled out of the airport just a day after seizing it, the official said.

10.31am

Sanaa, Yemen: Security officials in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes are targeting military installations held by rebels who swept into the country's south and drove the president to flee by sea.
News footage of the military offensive that kicked off Thursday, aired by Saudi-owned Al-Hadath TV, showed flashing lights and what sounded like machine gun fire.
Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya News reported that the kingdom has deployed 100 fighter jets, 150,000 soldiers and other navy units.
Saudi Arabia announced it was leading a military offensive in Yemen after the rebels known as Houthis moved on Yemeni President President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi's last refuge in the southern city of Aden.
The Houthis captured the city's airport and put a bounty on Hadi's head.

9.45am

Washington: US President Barack Obama has authorised US logistical, intelligence support for GCC countries in Al Hazm Storm military operation launched in Yemen, according to the White House.

Ten countries, including five GCC countries, have launched air strikes against the Houthi rebels.

 

[hassanpp]

Saudi Only knows how to kill Muslims and oppress sub continent and African labourers.

 

[ihsri aha]

Why Pakistan?

5% of their population is shia

 

[Nostalgic]

Why Pakistan?

5% of their population is shia

More than that actually. Estimates sometimes suggest 20%. In any case, it bears repeating that in sheer numbers, we are the second largest Shia country in the world, after Iran.

But of course, when our Saudi lords and masters call, we are at the ready. More loyal than the King, for we are Al-Bakistan.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Why Pakistan?

5% of their population is shia

Saudis have pretty much bought Pakistan's army I suspect, although I'm surprised they've held back this long with Iran actively involved in Iraq and Yemen.

 

[10sion]

Why Pakistan?

5% of their population is shia

Beggars can't be choosers.

 

[blackanhyellow]

Pakistani foreign policy: try to appease countries thousands of miles away (Saudi, America) while you continue to make enemies out of your own neighbors (Afg, Iran, India).

 

[CricketCartoons]

Pakistani foreign policy: try to appease countries thousands of miles away (Saudi, America) while you continue to make enemies out of your own neighbors (Afg, Iran, India).

Same as India's.

 

[Saeed]

I hope houthis give a beating of their life to Saudis. Saudia is trying to help Al Qeada and Ansar ul Sharia. If houthis lose, Alqaeda will take over Yemen because houthis are the only competent group keep them at bay. Yemeni army sucks and has limited resources, no way they will be able prevent terrorists from taking over Yemen.

 

[Ambi]

Same as India's.

India is maintaining peaceful relationship with all other neighbouring countries except pakistan.

 

[CricketCartoons]

India is maintaining peaceful relationship with all other neighbouring countries except pakistan.

At present it is trying to, but in the past it has meddled in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Plus disputes with China and Bangladesh.

 

[blackanhyellow]

At present it is trying to, but in the past it has meddled in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Plus disputes with China and Bangladesh.

wow, Indians are usually not objective in my experience but you totally broke that stereotype.

Like usually there are very "patriotic" Pakistanis that believe everything their government/army does is right. But there is a large minority that are somewhat objective and that think the army/government have commited despicable acts in the past and are continuing to do so.

I have not met many Indians that are objective. If you talk to an Indian about their government's support in training and financing the initial Tamil Tigers movement they will act like you are a conspiracy theorist and will tell you how instrumental Indians were in taking down the tigers.

 

[Saqs]

Interesting to see the other GCC countries only offering aerial help, whilst the likes of African nations and Pakistan are expected to contribute ground troops. Perhaps we are a little more expendable.

 

[Saqs]

If there is nothing binding Pakistan to contribute troops, we should take a stand and refuse.

But then again, Ganja is in their pocket for decades.

 

[Ambi]

At present it is trying to, but in the past it has meddled in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Plus disputes with China and Bangladesh.

There is no chance of india engaging in a war with any neighbouring countries other than pakistan. Trade and bilateral relationships will improve. #trustbaniyas

 

[Saqs]

wow, Indians are usually not objective in my experience but you totally broke that stereotype.

Like usually there are very "patriotic" Pakistanis that believe everything their government/army does is right. But there is a large minority that are somewhat objective and that think the army/government have commited despicable acts in the past and are continuing to do so.

I have not met many Indians that are objective. If you talk to an Indian about their government's support in training and financing the initial Tamil Tigers movement they will act like you are a conspiracy theorist and will tell you how instrumental Indians were in taking down the tigers.

CC is generally the best human on this forum.

 

[Nostalgic]

"Any threat to Saudi territorial integrity will evoke strong response from Pakistan," says Nawaz, as he leads a delegation to the mothership.

I'm speechless.

I'm curious though how the generals see this. Are they unwilling or unable to say no to him, like they have said no to civilian PMs in the past? Do they actually see eye to eye with him on this?

 

[DanishJamil]

Pakistan should only get involved if Makkah or Madina are in danger and protect it, no need to get involved in this mess otherwise.

 

[Saeed]

So unless the Saudi owned channel is misinforming people, Pakistan is going to use jets and navy to counter houthis.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I read in the Times today that the Saudi operation has US backing. No idea what to make of it, but it's probably true given that Saudi would never launch any sort of military action without US endorsement.

 

[Strike Rate]

So Oman is staying out from all this mess although Oman is the only country after Saudis to have borders with Yemen.

Pakistan should stay from it we are the second biggest shia population country in the world after Iran so it can create more sectarian issues for us in near future. Shia population in Pakistan is above 30 millions which is around 13%-15% of whole country population.

 

[saeedhk]

Pakistan not to participate in Yemen conflict but will defend KSA's territorial integrity-Defense Minister

 

[msaaim89]

Pakistan not to participate in Yemen conflict but will defend KSA's territorial integrity-Defense Minister

Good. No need to get involved in conflicts.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Don't know much about this conflict. If Saudis are attacking militants in Yemen. Isn't that attacking a sovereign country?

 

[Nostalgic]

Don't know much about this conflict. If Saudis are attacking militants in Yemen. Isn't that attacking a sovereign country?

Yes but they aren't the U.S., they are the Wahhabi Entity, and the dead aren't Taliban, they're Shia, so everything is hunky dory.

 

[Jadz]

If the US, with Nato and its Western allies, had launched an attack upon Yemen, Muslims - Sunni and Shi'a - would have poured out onto the streets, in droves, to protest against their warmongering, killing of Muslim innocents, and the continuation of the 'Christian Crusades' against Islam and Muslims. Or, if Israel began another military campaign in Gaza, Muslims would be demonstrating, in large numbers (especially Pakistanis), and calling for an immediate halt to 'Zionist' aggression. However, because it is Saudi - a fake state, if ever there was one - and its equally fake-state oil-rich allies, combined with other Arab/Muslim nations, Muslims find nothing untoward, nothing to protest about. In fact, many Sunnis applaud the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen, brainwashed into thinking Houthis are persecuting, threatening or killing their Sunni brethren. In fact, Houthis are supported by many Sunnis in Yemen, their movement is broad, which includes leftists and liberals. But, that is not the narrative being promoted by the anti-Iran brigade - attributing all blame to Iran for the problems in Arab/Muslim world. Saudi is just using Yemen as a tool, the real target being Iran, and a determination to prevent a deal taking place between the US/West and Iran.

 

[Saqs]

"Any threat to Saudi territorial integrity will evoke strong response from Pakistan," says Nawaz, as he leads a delegation to the mothership.

I'm speechless.

I'm curious though how the generals see this. Are they unwilling or unable to say no to him, like they have said no to civilian PMs in the past? Do they actually see eye to eye with him on this?

I have cousins high up in the army and they tell me that Gen Raheel doesn't see eye to eye with Ganja on this. He is more concerned, rightly so, with what's happening inside and around Pak, than in Yemen.

 

[Saqs]

I hope against hope we don't get involved.

It will just create further turmoil in our own country.

 

[Saqs]

Also, this should prove beyond all doubt to people that nothing like a Muslim Ummah exists in this day and age.

Muslim majority countries are so quick to join forces against Shiah groups, yet will not say a word when Afghanistan is getting attacked, when Iraq is being bombarded, when Palestine and Lebanon get attacked by Israel etc

 

[10sion]

Also, this should prove beyond all doubt to people that nothing like a Muslim Ummah exists in this day and age.

Muslim majority countries are so quick to join forces against Shiah groups, yet will not say a word when Afghanistan is getting attacked, when Iraq is being bombarded, when Palestine and Lebanon get attacked by Israel etc

Nothing to add t the topic, but just wanted to say that the lines you wrote.... found it really deep.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

Turkey is also backing King Salman and offering 'logistics'

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

According to a February 2015 Newsweek report, Houthis are fighting "for things that all Yemenis crave: government accountability, the end to corruption, regular utilities, fair fuel prices, job opportunities for ordinary Yemenis and the end of Western influence."

Sound like fundos to me. Might explain why the Saudis have tacit US approval.

 

[yeh cheez]

Also, this should prove beyond all doubt to people that nothing like a Muslim Ummah exists in this day and age.

Muslim majority countries are so quick to join forces against Shiah groups, yet will not say a word when Afghanistan is getting attacked, when Iraq is being bombarded, when Palestine and Lebanon get attacked by Israel etc

The Arabs treat Pakistanis as trash when we visit/live in their countries.

The sooner we are thankful to the West for being generous host and giving us 'equal rights' (which we ourselves don't extend to our own Pakistani citizens) the better, since this is our last hope.

[utube]S3AMeIqX6eU[/utube]

 

[filthyfulltoss]

Wow this is so exciting! All of the muslim ummah coming together for a common cause. Maybe ISIS will join in too...

Claps for you, Saudi Arabia!

 

[chacha kashmiri]

Wow this is so exciting! All of the muslim ummah coming together for a common cause. Maybe ISIS will join in too...

Claps for you, Saudi Arabia!

How come you didn't say anything when there was a coalition to bomb ISIS

Or when they used Turkish and Saudi bases to bomb Iraq

 

[IAJ]

USA hate Iran, USA love Saudis, USA hate ISIS, USA love shias in arab countries because they hate ISIS.

Iran hate USA, Iran love shias in the arab countries, Iran hate Saudi, Iran hate ISIS

Saudis hate Iran, Saudis love USA, Saudi hate Iran backed shias in arab countries, Saudi love ISIS.

Good luck to solve this one.

 

[10sion]

USA hate Iran, USA love Saudis, USA hate ISIS, USA love shias in arab countries because they hate ISIS.

Iran hate USA, Iran love shias in the arab countries, Iran hate Saudi, Iran hate ISIS

Saudis hate Iran, Saudis love USA, Saudi hate Iran backed shias in arab countries, Saudi love ISIS.

Good luck to solve this one.

ISIS hates Saudis, USA, Iran, Iran backed shias, the leaders of arab countries, Israel, France etc etc.

ISIS to conquer all. Problem solved.

Oh, wait!

 

[manick badsha]

Maasah allah 100s of shias killed in last 4 days by our arab sunni brothers

 

[Saeed]

Khadim Al-Haramian operation so far has resulted in Yemen has resulted in about 200 deaths and half of them are civilians. http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0ML0YC20150330?irpc=932
When will that joke of organization called U.N. stop this?

 

[Varun]

Khadim Al-Haramian operation so far has resulted in Yemen has resulted in about 200 deaths and half of them are civilians. http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0ML0YC20150330?irpc=932
When will that joke of organization called U.N. stop this?

The United Nations is like the ICC in the world of cricket. What do you expect them to do?

 

[Saeed]

The United Nations is like the ICC in the world of cricket. What do you expect them to do?

Take brother Abdullah, their family, and other important members of military to International court in violation of article 39. Saudi family is a threat to the peace of Middle east.

In another news, Iraqi militia will travel to Yemen and defend their brethren. So U.S. supports these militias in Iraq but they will fight against the U.S. interests in Yemen. Middle east and their allies are one confused losers.

Iran-backed Shiite militiamen in Iraq say they're ready to take up arms in a country most of them have never been to: Yemen.

“We defeated ISIS in Syria, we’re defeating ISIS in Iraq, and we’ll defeat them in Yemen,” Abu Kumael, a volunteer fighter with the powerful Iran-supported Shiite militia known as the Peace Brigades, told The WorldPost Monday. “We’re not just talking. We’re physically ready to go and fight.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/30/iraq-militias-yemen_n_6973846.html#comments

 

[yeh cheez]

The United Nations is like the ICC in the world of cricket. What do you expect them to do?

The United Nations should not be involved in Muslim only matters, as Muslims have to conduct themselves according to Islamic teachings, and UN is not in the business of interpreting the Quran/Hadiths for the Muslims.

If Muslim nations feel that a group is not the right Muslim group to hold power, let them deal with it among themselves.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The United Nations should not be involved in Muslim only matters, as Muslims have to conduct themselves according to Islamic teachings, and UN is not in the business of interpreting the Quran/Hadiths for the Muslims.

If Muslim nations feel that a group is not the right Muslim group to hold power, let them deal with it among themselves.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree. No one can sort out that mess other than themselves. It's better that they duke it out and get it out of their system than to involve anybody else.

 

[Saeed]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree. No one can sort out that mess other than themselves. It's better that they duke it out and get it out of their system than to involve anybody else.

That choice is not even practical. Saudi jets might kill few houthis here but eventually they will have to send ground troops. What exactly are they duking out? There differences with Shias? It will not happen as long as Saudi family has the power.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

That choice is not even practical. Saudi jets might kill few houthis here but eventually they will have to send ground troops. What exactly are they duking out? There differences with Shias? It will not happen as long as Saudi family has the power.

I am not really bothered who is duking it out or who isn't. The point is, the UN getting involved won't make a difference. The west is already involved and that's not going to make a difference either. Now the Iranian soldiers are refusing to advance on Iraqi towns unless the US stops bombing raids on Isis. The west just can't win.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

If the US, with Nato and its Western allies, had launched an attack upon Yemen, Muslims - Sunni and Shi'a - would have poured out onto the streets, in droves, to protest against their warmongering, killing of Muslim innocents, and the continuation of the 'Christian Crusades' against Islam and Muslims. Or, if Israel began another military campaign in Gaza, Muslims would be demonstrating, in large numbers (especially Pakistanis), and calling for an immediate halt to 'Zionist' aggression. However, because it is Saudi - a fake state, if ever there was one - and its equally fake-state oil-rich allies, combined with other Arab/Muslim nations, Muslims find nothing untoward, nothing to protest about. In fact, many Sunnis applaud the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen, brainwashed into thinking Houthis are persecuting, threatening or killing their Sunni brethren. In fact, Houthis are supported by many Sunnis in Yemen, their movement is broad, which includes leftists and liberals. But, that is not the narrative being promoted by the anti-Iran brigade - attributing all blame to Iran for the problems in Arab/Muslim world. Saudi is just using Yemen as a tool, the real target being Iran, and a determination to prevent a deal taking place between the US/West and Iran.

Speaking of Israel, Imran Khan is blaming them for this and the wider Sunni/Shiite conflict.

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[Saeed]

Al Qaeda Militants Storm Yemeni Jail, Free About 300 Inmates

SANAA, Yemen (AP) -- Al-Qaida militants in Yemen stormed the center of the coastal city of al-Mukalla early Thursday, freeing about 300 inmates, including scores of militants, as Iranian-backed Shiite rebels fought their way into the heart of the country's second city Aden to the west, Yemeni security officials said.

They said al-Qaida militants were also deployed across major roads leading into al-Mukalla, capital of the vast eastern province of Hadramawt, in an apparent attempt to prevent anyone from retaking it. The province is still mostly in the hands of forces loyal to embattled President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, who fled the country last month.

Al-Qaida was able to capture al-Mukalla because of the turmoil gripping Yemen, where a Saudi-led air campaign is targeting Iranian-backed Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, and rival groups are fighting it out across much of the country.

The Houthis and their allies on Thursday breached the defenses of forces loyal to Hadi in the coastal city of Aden, reaching an area known as the Crater in the heart of the city. The rebels were inching closer to the presidential compound, a cluster of colonial-era villas perched atop a steep rocky hill that juts into the ocean, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.

Known as the Maashouqa Palace, the complex was home to Hadi until he fled Aden last month in the face of a major push south by the Houthis and their allies, forces loyal to ousted leader Ali Abdullah Saleh. The Houthis captured the capital Sanaa in September and have since seized much of northern Yemen.

Saudi-led airstrikes, now in their second week, have focused on Aden the last two days, bombing rebels and Saleh loyalists approaching the city from the east and north in the hope of keeping Aden free for a possible return of Hadi to retake the reins of power.

Hadi fled Sanaa in February and set himself and the remnants of his government up in Aden.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/02/yemen-jail-break_n_6991068.html#comments
Now Al Qaeda (Ansar-al-Sharia) is making inroads and controls huge parts of Yemen. Saudi Arabia must be happy to give control back to them because as far as Yemeni army goes, they do not have capability to deal with these guys. Houthis are Al Qaeda's toughest rival.

 

[mithun_minhas]

When will the infatuation with God and Religion stop.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

When will the infatuation with God and Religion stop.

Is infatuations with 'gods', alright for you?

 

[jayawardene]

When will the infatuation with God and Religion stop.

when indians stop occupying kashmir

 

[jayawardene]

everyone is in favour of carpet bombing taliban in afghanistan, al qaeda world wide, isis in iraq and syria but god forbid if saudi does the same to houthis next door in yemen

 

[Saeed]

everyone is in favour of carpet bombing taliban in afghanistan, al qaeda world wide, isis in iraq and syria but god forbid if saudi does the same to houthis next door in yemen

Who is preventing Saudia from bombing Yemenis? Yes Yemenis not houthis, so far Saudi led terrorist coalition has killed about 500 people.

Violence in Yemen has killed an estimated 519 people the past two weeks, 90 of them children, and tens of thousands are fleeing their homes, the U.N. humanitarian chief said Thursday, signs of the humanitarian damage being wreaked in the Arab world's poorest nation in the rapid escalation of its conflict.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/03/saudi-weapons-airdrop-aden_n_6999576.html?utm_hp_ref=world#comments

 

[Jadz]

Speaking of Israel, Imran Khan is blaming them for this and the wider Sunni/Shiite conflict.

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It is time Muslims - leaders, governments, individuals - accepted responsibility for the chaos in the Muslim world. Of course there are outside forces trying divide and rule Muslims. But, nothing new under the sun here - it has been an ongoing issue for centuries, since the time of the Prophet (pbuh) and after his demise.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

It is time Muslims - leaders, governments, individuals - accepted responsibility for the chaos in the Muslim world. Of course there are outside forces trying divide and rule Muslims. But, nothing new under the sun here - it has been an ongoing issue for centuries, since the time of the Prophet (pbuh) and after his demise.

Tbf to Imran the Jews in the Young Turk movement were responsible for bringing down the caliphate, causing the Armenian genocide and causing the creation of Israel

There were other factors such as Arab troops rebelling, the strength of Indian troops and the gradual demise of the Ottomam empire due to nationality and greed

 

[Jadz]

Tbf to Imran the Jews in the Young Turk movement were responsible for bringing down the caliphate, causing the Armenian genocide and causing the creation of Israel

There were other factors such as Arab troops rebelling, the strength of Indian troops and the gradual demise of the Ottomam empire due to nationality and greed

Regarding the Saudi-led hypocritical and cruel bombardment of Yemen: why are Muslims not protesting against this outrage? If the US or Israel had attacked Yemen, Muslims would have been the first to express their anger, and would have been organising protest marches and demonstrations. I find Muslim double standards and hypocrisy almost as bad, if not worse, than that of the West.

(No offence meant btw)

 

[chacha kashmiri]

Regarding the Saudi-led hypocritical and cruel bombardment of Yemen: why are Muslims not protesting against this outrage? If the US or Israel had attacked Yemen, Muslims would have been the first to express their anger, and would have been organising protest marches and demonstrations. I find Muslim double standards and hypocrisy almost as bad, if not worse, than that of the West.

(No offence meant btw)

When the U.S bombed Yemen with drones and killed Anwar Awlaki amongst others did you express the same disgust

And yes , most the world are quiet on the strikes and if civilians are being killed the same outrage should be displayed

 

[Saeed]

Al Qaeda Captures Major Airport In Southern Yemen, Officials Say

Al-Qaida's branch in Yemen consolidated control over much of the country's largest province on Thursday, capturing a major airport, an oil terminal and the area's main military base, and striking an alliance with local tribal leaders to administer the region.

The gains highlight how al-Qaida has exploited the chaos in Yemen, where Shiite rebels are battling forces loyal to exiled President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. A 3-week-old Saudi-led air campaign in support of Hadi has so far failed to halt the rebels' advance.

Military officials and residents said al-Qaida fighters clashed briefly with members of one of Yemen's largest brigades outside Mukalla, the capital of Hadramawt province, which the militants overran earlier this month. The militants then seized control of Riyan airport and moved to secure their hold on the city's main seaport, which is also an oil terminal.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/16/al-qaeda-yemen-airport_n_7078816.html
Another country destroyed by saudis. This was expected and they will most like gain more ground in coming weeks.

 

[Swanny]

When will the infatuation with God and Religion stop.

oh shut up. Infedels shouldnt talk in a thread concerning religion.

 

[Swanny]

*post not talk

 

[RWAC]

If they don't sow the seeds for bombs going off in the future, they bomb you in the present...oh Saudia

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Al Qaeda Captures Major Airport In Southern Yemen, Officials Say

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/16/al-qaeda-yemen-airport_n_7078816.html
Another country destroyed by saudis. This was expected and they will most like gain more ground in coming weeks.

Hopefully this will result in lower oil prices in the UK. There has been a worrying rise of 4p/ltr since the Iranian meddling in Yemen.

 

[Saeed]

Hopefully this will result in lower oil prices in the UK. There has been a worrying rise of 4p/ltr since the Iranian meddling in Yemen.

That is the most important thing, are they going to accept pre-paid benefit cards at petrol stations?

 

[Jadz]

When the U.S bombed Yemen with drones and killed Anwar Awlaki amongst others did you express the same disgust

And yes , most the world are quiet on the strikes and if civilians are being killed the same outrage should be displayed

I hit a nerve, it seems, otherwise you would not get so personal. If you are interested in my responses to US bombardments - I am flattered, and thank you for creating a diversion - kindly read through my replies and threads.

I suggest you re-read my comments. I was not referring to 'most of the world', I was specifically referring to MUSLIMS, and the absence of any outrage about Saudi-led criminal bombardment of Yemen.

Incidentally, I make a clear distinction between what the West does, and what Muslim governments do - the latter are required to abide by, and adhere to Islamic Law, the former are not. This essential difference between the two appears to have escaped you, and others.

 

[Jadz]

Hopefully this will result in lower oil prices in the UK. There has been a worrying rise of 4p/ltr since the Iranian meddling in Yemen.

So Saudi-led bombing of Yemen is not meddling, but the absence of Iranian military action is?

What proof do you have to substantiate your claim? Or, are you simply imbibing and believing - without question or recourse to independent study and research - Saudi-led propaganda?

 

[chacha kashmiri]

I hit a nerve, it seems, otherwise you would not get so personal. If you are interested in my responses to US bombardments - I am flattered, and thank you for creating a diversion - kindly read through my replies and threads.

I suggest you re-read my comments. I was not referring to 'most of the world', I was specifically referring to MUSLIMS, and the absence of any outrage about Saudi-led criminal bombardment of Yemen.

Incidentally, I make a clear distinction between what the West does, and what Muslim governments do - the latter are required to abide by, and adhere to Islamic Law, the former are not. This essential difference between the two appears to have escaped you, and others.

Not sure if this is Jekyll or Hyde but I actually agreed with you in my second sentence

 

[Shanzeh]

شانزے خان – ڈيجيٹل آؤٹ ريچ ٹيم – يو ايس اسٹيٹ ڈيپارٹمينٹ

يمن کی صورت حال - امريکی موقف

جو راۓ دہندگان يمن کے معاملے پر امريکی حکومت کے موقف کو ہدف تنقید بنا رہے ہيں اور سعودی حکومت کے ليے ہماری حمايت کو کسی بھی طور جاری واقعات کے ليے "محرک" يا فيصلہ کن عنصر قرار دے رہے ہيں، انھيں اپنی سوچ پر نظرثانی کرنا چاہیے کيونکہ اس تمام معاملے ميں ہمارا کردار محدود ہے جس ميں ہمارے فوجيوں کی براہراست مداخلت بھی شامل نہيں ہے۔

اور وہ مبصرين جو اس غير پختہ سوچ کی تشہير کر رہے ہيں کہ يمن ميں افراتفری اور بے چينی کی فضا کسی بھی طور ہمارے مفاد ميں ہے، انھيں چاہيے کہ ان اعداد وشمار کا جائزہ ليں جو گزشتہ چند برسوں کے دوران يمن ميں امن اور استحکام کے حصول کے ضمن ميں ہماری جانب سے وسائل کی فراہمی اور امداد کو اجاگر کرتے ہيں۔

ريکارڈ کی درستگی کے ليے واضح کر دوں کہ سال 2013 ميں امريکی حکومت کی جانب سے يمن کو 256 ملين ڈالرز کی امداد فراہم کی گئ، اور اس سے قبل سال 2012 ميں يمن کے ليے 356 ملين ڈالرز کی امداد مختص کی گئ تھی۔ سال 2011 ميں يمن ميں جاری ارتقائ عمل کے آغاز سے امريکہ کی جانب سے يمن کو فراہم کی جانے والی کل امداد 600 ملين ڈالرز ہے۔

يقينی طور پر ہم يہ وسائل اور تعاون يمن کو فراہم نہيں کرتے اگر ہم پر لگاۓ جانے والے الزامات کے مطابق خطے اور ملک ميں تشدد سے ہمارے مفادات کا تحفظ ہو رہا ہوتا۔

موجودہ صورت حال ميں بھی جبکہ ہم سعودی حکومت کی جانب سے فوجی مداخلت کے اقدام کو سپورٹ کر رہے ہيں، ہم اس بات پر يقين رکھتے ہيں کہ يمن کی صورت حال کے حتمی تصفحيے کے ليے صرف فوجی کاروائ ہی واحد حل نہيں ہے۔ اور ہم جی سی سی کے قائدين کے ساتھ مل کر مسلۓ کے ديرپا حل کے ليے سياسی مذاکرات کے عمل کو سپورٹ کرتے رہيں گے۔ تاہم ہم سعودی خدشات کو بھی سمجھ رہے ہيں، خاص طور پر اس صورت حال ميں جبکہ حوتيوں کی جانب سے سياسی مذاکرات کے عمل ميں تعميری کردار ادا نہيں کيا گيا۔ اس تناظر ميں ہم سعودی حکومت کی جانب سے اٹھاۓ جانے والے اقدامات کی حمايت بھی کر رہے ہيں اور ان اقدامات کی ضرورت کا ادراک بھی رکھتے ہيں۔

حتمی تجزيے ميں يہ ناقابل ترديد حقيقت نظرانداز نہيں کی جانی چاہيے کہ فوجی مہم جوئ کی ذمہ داری حوتيوں کے سر ہے۔ جہاں تک امريکی حکومت کا تعلق ہے تو ہم ان اقدامات کا ساتھ دے رہے ہيں جو سعودی عرب، جی سی سی اور ديگر فريقين نے صدری ہادی کی درخواست اور يمن کی قانونی حکومت کے حق ميں اٹھاۓ ہيں۔

تاہم اس حوالے سے کوئ ابہام نہيں رہنا چاہيے۔ يہ اتحاد سعودی حکومت کی قيادت اور ان کی رہنمائ ميں تشکيل ديا گيا ہے۔ ہم زمين پر جاری فوجی کاروائ کی نا تو سربرائ کر رہے ہيں، نا اس کو کنٹرول کر رہے ہيں اور نا ہی اس ضمن ميں احکامات جاری کر رہے ہيں۔


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[LongHorn]

I suggest you re-read my comments. I was not referring to 'most of the world', I was specifically referring to MUSLIMS, and the absence of any outrage about Saudi-led criminal bombardment of Yemen.
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Forget outrage, many generally anti-Saudi types are cheering the strikes as they think it is targeted at people of their less favored sect.

 

[Saeed]

Saudi TV: Saudi Arabia Ends Yemen Airstrike Campaign

The Saudi-led coalition bombing Yemen for almost a month announced on Tuesday the end to its military operation, but a Saudi spokesman said forces would continue to target the Iran-allied Houthi movement as necessary.

"Operation Decisive Storm has achieved its goals...(including) removing the threat to Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries especially in terms of heavy weapons," said a statement carried by Saudi state news agency SPA.

"With its end, the new Operation Restoring Hope begins with the following goals: continuing to protect civilians, continuing to fight terrorism and continuing to facilitate the evacuation of foreign nationals and to intensify relief and medical assistance to the Yemeni people."

The move suggests the campaign's next phase is more political than military, especially after almost a month of bombing that destroyed or damaged heavy weaponry held by the Houthis's allies in Yemen's army, but that hostilities are not definitively over.

Saudi spokesman Brigadier General Ahmed Asseri said the alliance would still target movements by the Houthi militia group.

"The coalition will continue to prevent the Houthi militias from moving or undertaking any operations inside Yemen," Asseri told reporters in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

"Operation Restore Hope has begun and it represents a combination of political, diplomatic and military action," Asseri said.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/21/saudi-yemen-airstrikes-ended_n_7110228.html

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

So Saudi-led bombing of Yemen is not meddling, but the absence of Iranian military action is?

What proof do you have to substantiate your claim? Or, are you simply imbibing and believing - without question or recourse to independent study and research - Saudi-led propaganda?

I don't know if it's Saudi led propaganda, but it seems to have western support, and as I live in the west I can only assume they are supporting for a good reason. Houthi rebellion is being reported as Iranian backed over here.

 

[Sherlock]

What these airstrikes remind me of what Israel has/had done to Gaza. It's an abomination of epic proportions. It just goes to show their arrogance and ignorance in what was happening. To kill close to 1000 civilians and almost 100 kids is barbaric.

They like many before them are showing the World their military power just because they can. Moronic to say the least.

 

[Nostalgic]

So they announced a cessation of the aerial bombing campaign, and then did it anyhow the day after?

They were probably going for the classic lull-them-into-a-false-sense-of-security maneuver. Genghis, Napoleon and Rommel would've been proud. Surely the Nejdi generals are very tactically astute.

 

[Sherlock]

Or they realised doing what Bush Jr (Mission Accomplished) did wasn't exactly going to work this time around.

 

[LongHorn]

Could someone, anyone, explain the absolute lack of condemnation for such actions, when Israel is criticized so strongly, and rightly so, by Muslims all over for the their Gaza campaign?

How is what is happening, any different that what Israel did?

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...ofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition on Saada city in Yemen, where many civilians are trapped, are in breach of international law, despite calls for civilians to leave the area, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen said on Saturday.

"The indiscriminate bombing of populated areas, with or without prior warning, is in contravention of international humanitarian law (IHL)," Johannes van der Klaauw said in a statement.

 

[Markhor]

1,400 killed by the Saudi air raids and the majority were civilians.

Can't protest against our Saudi brethren of course, who else funds the madrassas and gives sanctuary to our failed politicians.

 

[Anchorman]

Absolutely shocking stuff.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Qatar deploys 1,000 ground troops to fight in Yemen

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/...round-troops-fight-yemen-150907043020594.html

Looks like a decisive battle for the capital of Yemen. Qatar is pitching in as well now.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

The Saudis are bombing people's homes and factories full of civilians and claiming these targets are bomb making factories and 'rebel' strongholds. It seems for the Gulf states bombing civilians in Yemen is fine but they run a mile when it comes to targetting ISIS in Syria and Iraq. The Pakistanis were being extremely wise when they decided to stay out of war in Yemen.

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[JaDed]

The Saudis are bombing people's homes and factories full of civilians and claiming these targets are bomb making factories and 'rebel' strongholds. It seems for the Gulf states bombing civilians in Yemen is fine but they run a mile when it comes to targetting ISIS in Syria and Iraq. The Pakistanis were being extremely wise when they decided to stay out of war in Yemen.

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Its sad and i hope most people realize that middle east has become hell and people need to start taking it as human crisis and do something about it.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

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[Cpt. Rishwat]

The Saudis are bombing people's homes and factories full of civilians and claiming these targets are bomb making factories and 'rebel' strongholds. It seems for the Gulf states bombing civilians in Yemen is fine but they run a mile when it comes to targetting ISIS in Syria and Iraq. The Pakistanis were being extremely wise when they decided to stay out of war in Yemen.

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The Saudis stayed out of the war for quite some time, it was only when the Iranian backed insurgents (let's stick to the correct terminology of the day now) overran the capital of Yemen that they stepped in.