Horrors of the Yemeni Civil War

The Yemeni Civil War has led to the worst humanitarian crises in the world. According the the UN, 233,000 people have been killed and 7 million more are at risk of famine. In addition, the conflict is incredibly difficult to wrap your head around due to Yemen’s complex history. Today we break down the basics: Yemeni colonial history in the 19th and 20th century How the modern state of Yemen was created. The major players on the ground. The events that led to the breakout of the war in March 2015. Why the war continues to go on. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #180 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices