Commentary
Farea Al-Muslimi
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In The Media
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Yemen
As Yemenis are caught between airstrikes and troops on the ground and militias, there is an increased chance of death—if not by war, then by hunger.
Published on Apr 20, 2015
Source: CNN
CNN’s Becky Anderson spoke to Carnegie’s Farea Al-Muslimi about the humanitarian crisis and situation on the ground in Yemen. Al-Muslimi described the shortages of food and fuel around the country, as well as how prices of these limited resources have risen.
As civilians are caught between airstrikes and troops on the ground and militias, Al-Muslimi also discussed the large fear of Yemeni citizens and the increased chance of death—if not by war, then by hunger.
About the Author
Farea Al-Muslimi
Research fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme
Farea Al-Muslimi is a research fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme.
- Master of the Middle
- A History of Missed Opportunities: Yemen and the GCCCommentary
Farea Al-Muslimi
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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