Some brutal regimes with draconian drug policies signed on — and a few allies balked at the Trump administration's retrograde drug war push.
Donald Trump plans to open the U.N. General Assembly with a meeting to rally likeminded countries to crack down on drugs.
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A law passed by Congress requires the U.S. to certify that the Gulf coalition is working to minimize civilian casualties in Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia blocked shipments of humanitarian aid because it said rebels in Yemen were getting missiles from Iran.
Air Force data on fuel given to Saudi Arabia and the UAE is a mess — just one example of the lack of transparency and consistency in U.S. policy in Yemen.
The U.S. has provided record levels of fuel for Saudi coalition jets this year, but Congress passed on a vote to increase accountability for civilian harm.
A letter obtained by The Intercept asks NGOs to provide coordinates, as the U.S. military appears to be planning for a wider campaign against the Shabab.
Missing from the Chilcot report are allegations of systemic abuse by British soldiers — accusations that are currently being considered by a domestic investigative body as well as the ICC.