BFF-61 US certifies Saudi, UAE acting to reduce risks to Yemen civilians

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US certifies Saudi, UAE acting to reduce risks to Yemen civilians

WASHINGTON, Sept 12, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – US Secretary of States Mike
Pompeo said Wednesday he has “certified” that Saudi Arabia and the United
Arab Emirates are acting to reduce risks to civilians from their military
operations in Yemen.

Pompeo said he delivered the certification on Tuesday to Congress, as
required by US law to continue American refueling of Saudi and UAE warplanes
in the conflict.

In a statement, Pompeo said both countries “are undertaking demonstrable
actions to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure
resulting from military operations of these governments.”

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