Chicago Protest April 25 - Hands Off Yemen
Channel: World Can't Wait Videos
Date: 26/04/2015

World Can’t Wait Chicago joined a coalition of other organizations and concerned individuals on April 25 to condemn the U.S.-backed Saudi Arabian war on Yemen now underway. Called on short notice, it was good to see 50-75 people with banners and signs saying “Hands Off Yemen” and “Saudi Arabian Rulers Are War Criminals” and “No U.S. Intervention.” Of course World Can’t Wait brought out the “Crimes Are Crimes” banner with mugshots of Bush and Obama - which was a reminder to all that this whole messy situation has been shaped and triggered in large part by the US military over the course of the past 14+ years. 

While not many passersby stopped to join the protest, we did get some supportive comments, and many accepted fliers. There were quite a few confused looks as well. The situation in Yemen has developed quickly, and without much attention in the press, so informing people (including many tourists, as we were on Michigan Ave. in front of Millennium Park) of the basic facts of this unjust war was important. 

What is going on in Yemen and why is it important? 

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