war in Yemen is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and has resulted in approximately 24,000,000 Yemenis in need of humanitarian assistance, roughly 80 percent of the population. (11) The Houthi seizure of the Sana’a Central Bank has resulted in the inability to pay government salaries in Yemen and the breakdown of banking functions, which has complicated the humanitarian crisis and further hampered access to aid supplies. (12) Despite framework agreements in Stockholm and Hudaydah, the conflict in Yemen continues unabated. (13) On June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, and other countries, severed diplomatic relations with Qatar, recalled their ambassadors, expelled Qatari diplomats, and imposed limits on the entry and transit of Qatari nationals and vessels in their territories, waters, and airspace. (14) The blockade against Qatar has significantly complicated relationships in the region and hindered United States counterterrorism and counter-Iran objectives, undermined United States efforts to end regional conflicts, and empowered Iranian influence in the region. (15) According to the organization Reporters without Borders, the number of arrests of journalists and bloggers has doubled since the appointment of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. (16) Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Government of Saudi Arabia continues to detain political prisoners, including Saudi women’s rights advocates. (17) Jamal Khashoggi was a prominent Saudi journalist and an outspoken critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Throughout 2017 and 2018, Jamal Khashoggi wrote a series of opinion articles offering pointed critiques and advice to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and to United States and Saudi officials. (18) Prior to his death, Jamal Khashoggi had sought status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States and was the father to four United States citizens. On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi disappeared during a visit to the Consulate of the Kingdom of Saudi