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The Problem Isn't a Lack of Donations, It's America

The Yemen Humanitarian Crisis has caught its attention on social media and there is a misconception.

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The Problem Isn't a Lack of Donations, It's America

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Recently, the conflict in Yemen has finally sparked its tension around social media. Multiple users around social media are attempting to help solve the conflict by convincing others to donate; however, a lack of donations is not the sole issue behind the conflict. The sole problem is U.S; however, most users are not aware of this and are suppressing this issue from social media.

If you don't already know, Trump has approved many deals with Saudi Arabia that fundamentally approve the sale of millions of arms and munitions from U.S to Saudi Arabia. These arms and munitions are being used by Saudi Arabia to kill thousands of Yemeni children, civilians, and the destruction of buildings and facilities.

Trump signs arms deal with Saudi Arabia

President Trump signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia at a ceremony in Riyadh. Congress has tried ending arms sales to Saudi Arabia multiple times but Trump keeps on vetoing the bills.

Right now, multiple people across social media platforms are demanding donations to the UNICEF foundation; however, these donations do little to help end the conflict. The media should first focus on ending the conflict, not helping it. The war has been going on for 7 years and it will continue to last unless people across social media platforms advocate for ending arms sales. Any sort of donations to the UCNIEF foundation helps but isn't necessarily key to end the conflict.

These donations do little to help end the conflict since they don't stop the Saudis from attacking Yemenis in any way. The Saudis are not being stopped at all because these arms sales are fueling them itself.

Therefore, America must focus on ending all arms sales to Saudi Arabia before focusing on Yemen recovery. If America ended arms sales today that would be the only way Yemen can recover from being a failed state.

This can be easily accomplished by social media if the internet begins advocating for the removal of arms sales towards Saudi Arabia. Congress and the government can recognize the vast support and comply with the public's interests. Right now Congress is attempting to pass bills regarding racial discrimination and police brutality because of the support they've receive. Even if Trump decided to veto again, it can be overrode if the bill received a substantial amount of support from the public.

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