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Nine years of war in Yemen: Is there any hope of a ceasefire?
Middle East matters
12 minutes 38 seconds
2 years ago
Nine years of war in Yemen: Is there any hope of a ceasefire?
It's sometimes called a forgotten war: fighting in Yemen has killed hundreds of thousands of people. Hunger has claimed even more lives, while 4.5 million Yemenis are internally displaced. Yet the complex conflict between Saudi-led forces and Houthi rebels doesn't always make headlines. This September, nine years after the Houthis attacked the capital Sanaa, triggering Saudi Arabia's intervention, the country is not in the grips of all-out war, but it's still not at peace either. In this special edition, we bring you reports from our team on the ground and speak to Asher Orkaby, the author of "Yemen: What everyone needs to know".
Middle East matters
Political and social events from the Middle East, with exclusive reports and interviews. Tuesday at 5:45pm Paris time.