In early June 2020, the Houthi de facto government controlling Northern Yemen passed a racial taxation bylaw that entitles descendants of the Prophet Muhammed, known as Hashemis, to 20% of the Yemeni population’s income, and state resources. But who are the Houthis, and what are they fighting for?
Some of you might relate to my story, some might not. At the end of the day, it is MY STORY, it is MY TRUTH. What pains me through my personal story is that for every outfit I wear – Niqab, Hijab, no Hijab – I have to exhaustively consider the dress decision I want to make. This makes me question: do we really have agency over our choices? Can we fully own our decisions?
There are two aspects of the Yemeni conflict: the local aspect and the regional/international aspect. It is a dangerous mistake to address one and neglect the other.
The road to peace in Yemen starts with TRUTH TELLING:
Truth One: Houthis are the Proud Boys of Yemen. How do we negotiate with hate?
Truth Two: Saudi sees success of Yemen’s democratic experiment an existential threat to its monarchy. How do we trust it with Yemen’s political process?
A segment of my participation @AJStream
With access to Confidential Yemeni defence ministry documents and testimony, Al Jazeera World investigates how the way was paved for the Houthis to take the city of Amran on their progress towards the capital Sanaa. It asks whether the government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi and his defence ministry were involved. The Road to Sanaa tells the story of an alleged conspiracy by the Yemeni government against the apparently loyal army officer, Brigadier General Hamid al-Qushaibi and asks whether by appearing to collude with the Houthis, it unwittingly plotted its own downfall.
Marib and the question of the tribe vs. the state!
Aden’s strategic port and the destruction caused by Dubai Ports company.
The world’s weirdest jumping sport!
Hadramout, a blessed land awaiting the return of its indigenous people.
The Himyaritic language, one of the world’s rarest spoken languages.
Jawf province and the question of hidden oil reserves.