TEHRAN, March 21 - Protestors in New York called for cancellation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s next week visit to New York City. The Saudi Crown Prince is the chief architect of the 3-year-long bombing and blockade in Yemen.
TEHRAN,Young Journalists Club (YJC) - The NYC protest began at 9:00 on NY City Hall Steps, while another protest is scheduled to begin at 11:00 in front of the White House, where US President Donald Trump is expected to receive bin Salman. Additional protests of the prince are planned for the rest of this week in Washington, DC:
Wednesday March 21st 6:00 pm in front of the Kennedy Center
Thursday March 22nd 11:30 am in front of the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Thursday March 22nd 6:30 pm in front of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave NW
Protests are being planned in additional US cities where the Saudi Crown Prince is expected.
“For three years now, I have witnessed the total destruction of my ancestors’ homeland and the pain and suffering of family, friends, and millions of innocent Yemenis as my beloved America continues to fuel and support Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen.” – Rabyaah Althaibani, NYC Protest Co-Organizer said.
"For more than three years I have seen the world forgetting the war on Yemen. I have seen the people who didn't get killed by rockets and Saudi bombs killed by slow death. Sixty-five percent of the Yemeni people have been working without a salary for two years. They need immediate help. The people are dying from hunger and disease from no electricity, no water, and no gas. Even the environment is polluted by the use of internationally prohibited weapons. I have a hope that the USA is going to stop the war and save Yemeni people's lives." – Somia Alrowmeim, NYC Protest Co-Organizer and MC said.
"The population of Yemen is sick and starving, and being bombed the Saudi-led coalition with U.S. support. Our elected officials -- Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and Mayor Bill de Blasio -- must end support for this unconscionable war impacting Yemeni families, in New York and in Yemen." – Kate Alexander, Policy & Outreach Director, Peace Action NYS, Protest Co-Host said.
TEHRAN,Young Journalists Club (YJC) - "Time is running out for the people of Yemen. We thank Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker for supporting the bill to end US support for Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen. We demand that Senators Chuck Schumer and Bob Menendez follow their lead. Congress should listen to the American people: Stop bombing children." -- Isaac Evans-Frantz, Unpaid Organizer, Action Corps NYC, Protest Co-Organizer said.
"Mohammed bin Salman's propaganda tour of the United States should not be allowed to obscure the devastating impact of his U.S.-backed bombing campaign and blockade of Yemen, which has killed thousands and put millions more at risk. The best way to mark his visit is for the Senate to pass the Sanders/Lee/Murphy bill that would end U.S. support for Saudi air strikes that Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) has said 'look like war crimes.'"
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