Ch-ching…that’s money taking precedence over human rights‏

Dear friends,

I want to make sure you saw our previous message.

Amnesty is calling attention to Saudi Arabia's horrific human rights record and the role the United States plays in arming its government.

Help us ensure that Saudi Arabia is suspended from the UN Human Rights Council and hold the U.S. accountable for arming Saudi Arabia’s government – which is currently committing war crimes in neighboring Yemen.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey Mock
Chair, Middle East Country Specialists
Amnesty International
 

	Ch-ching…that’s money taking precedence over human rights
	Why does the United States turn a blind eye to Saudi Arabia's terrible human rights record? Donate and support our work pressuring the U.S. government to stop prioritizing arms deals over human rights.   Dear Luc, Ch-ching... That's the sound of money taking precedence over human rights. During President Obama's tenure, the United States has sold nearly $50 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia. The United States' so-called ally has then used some of these weapons to lead a devastating campaign of unlawful airstrikes against civilians in the next-door country of Yemen. This unfettered weapons pipeline must stop. Support Amnesty's work to hold the U.S. accountable for arming Saudi Arabia's government, which is committing war crimes in Yemen. Adding further insult to injury, Saudi Arabia sits on the world's top human rights body - the UN Human Rights Council - and has used this position to shield itself from human rights investigations. Your donation will support Amnesty's efforts to ensure that Saudi Arabia is suspended from the Human Rights Council and to stop the U.S. from prioritizing arms deals over human rights. We live in an unstable world. I hope you'll be part of our efforts.
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