The present situation in the Yemen has evolved over multiple Presidencies as the excellent summary above demonstrates. A cynical person would say Saudi oil dictates the narrative. Also the Yemen has considerable unexploited mineral wealth. It is a pity the UN is a worthless organisation. With Independence, teeth and a cancellation of veto powers it could achieve great things. The situation in the Yemen is an extreme case of the instability rocking much of North Africa and the Middle East. Is it civil war, proxy war, religious war, energy war or a mix of all? From Libya, Iraq, Syria, the Yemen, and many other places, western intervention has created nothing but grief for the indigenous peoples, especially children. Not a legacy to be proud of!
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