US SENATE VOTE ON YEMEN

That this House welcomes Joint Resolution 54 passed in the United States Senate on 28 November 2018 on removing American military involvement from the conflict in the Republic of Yemen, including air-to-air refuelling and intelligence support; commends the actions of US Senators in seeking an end to the ongoing violence in the region, during which 14 million people are at risk of starvation and 85,000 children have died of hunger; notes the statement made by Save the Children, the International Rescue Committee, Oxfam America, CARE US and the Norwegian Refugee Council USA encouraging the US to support Special Envoy Martin Griffiths in his efforts to facilitate peace talks and secure an immediate ceasefire in Yemen.