Unveiling of plan to create infrastructure in poor countries overshadowed by unease over Saudi role in Yemen conflictThe controversial aid deal between the UK and Saudi Arabia announced on Friday has been branded a “national disgrace”. But the accord has been greeted with fury by opposition MPs and the aid sector, with grave concerns expressed about Saudi Arabia’s role in the Yemen conflict. Kate Osamor, the shadow international development secretary, said the agreement “made a mockery” of Britain’s reputation as a global leader in delivering humanitarian aid. “Before signing off on any new humanitarian partnership, Theresa May and Penny Mordaunt should have insisted on full, permanent access so millions of Yemeni lives can be saved. Saudi Arabia is the main player in a coalition supporting the Yemeni government against the Houthis in a war that has caused a humanitarian catastrophe.

Source: The Guardian March 09, 2018 17:26 UTC