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Saudi Crown Prince Accused by Saad al-Jabri of Forging King's Signature on Yemen War Decree: BBC

Aug 19, 2024, 09:20 AM

A former Saudi official, Saad al-Jabri, has alleged that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged the signature of his father, King Salman, on a royal decree that initiated the kingdom's prolonged war against Yemen's Houthi rebels. This allegation was reported by the BBC and has sparked significant attention due to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis. The war, which began several years ago, has been marked by a stalemate, with both sides incurring heavy losses.