Comment by tsegratis
5 years ago
> I don't read that at all
You + article are completely correct. That is the problem. Since correctness lasts until the final 'why'
Then inverses strongly
How can locals be 'rebels' and the Saudi/UAE led forces be legitimate??
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The last BBC link you placed was impressive and accurate. It ends
> The Gulf states and the US appear intent upon denying Ansar Allah international recognition and supporting Mr Hadi's claim to leadership
Gulf states are Sunni, Ansar + Houthi's are Shia. The 'unity' government the BBC refers to is 'unity' because it unites two fractious Sunni governments... Definitely not unity because it unites or represents the people of Yemen!
The war is Sunni countries attacking a Shia people. This bombing is a response to that
The Houthi 'rebels' have held the capital for years. Why are they able to do that in the face of Saudi led bombing campaign? Because they have the support of the people in that area
Nuances yes. But government legitimacy here is I assure you based on how much Gulf states pay for arms, and BBC + ourselves whitewashing the why
> government legitimacy here is I assure you based on how much Gulf states pay for arms
The BBC isn't making any judgement here on who is right and who is wrong, and I think it's unfair to paint people like Lyse Doucet, Darren Conway, Marie Colvin, and other journalists who put their lives on the line to perform journalism in warzones, out as tools of the arms trade because they aren't biased in a way you want.
The entire complaint seems to stem from the BBC using internationally recognised terms to describe the beligerants that the UN uses, and saying this is bias.
If you have a complaint about the UN recognising Yemen as a single country represented by, take it up with your country's ambassador. If you don't think the UN is a legitimate organisation that's fine too, but don't pretend others are biased because they don't agree.
Thankyou my friend. I appreciate your reply
I have lived in Yemen during part of the period of the war. I hope I am not denigrating those who do. That is always a great sacrifice on their part, and they should be honored. So thankyou for doing that and reminding me to the same
But you haven't found bias. It is something that I wish I did not believe, but still do. It is something I didn't believe when told, and only sad experiences changed my mind
Does the BBC have reports like this?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/18/the-saudis-cou...
Sure bias and leanings are present everywhere. But bias is maybe the wrong word
Doesn't Chinese news say that China is great, doesn't Russian news say that Russia is great? Should those people believe what they read?
Of course there are differences, but WikiLeaks, Dutch in Congo, UK in Iran, etc, tell us we're good at being evil in the recent past
Have we changed?
In some part yes, I was happy to see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wxeeGz5sVk
Upvote from me :)