In news from Yemen, new reports suggest Saudi Arabia may be using U.S.-supplied white phosphorus in its ongoing bombing campaign. White phosphorus is a deadly munition that releases a thick smoke that is so powerful it can burn flesh to the bone. U.S. law says white phosphorus is only allowed to be used for signals and creating smoke screens when the U.S. sells it to other countries. But human rights activists are concerned the Saudis may be using it against civilians in Yemen, which would be illegal under U.S. law.
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