Civil War in Yemen: Humanitarian Concerns, the Path to Peace, and Ramifications of Ongoing War
As the worlds attention remains fixated on Ukraine, there is another equally disturbing humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Yemen. Recently, Angelina Jolie who serves as a special envoy for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) traveled to Yemen to raise awareness for the ongoing civil war that continues to plague the country.
The conflict within Yemen has dragged on for nearly a decade, and as a result hundreds of thousands of people directly or indirectly have lost their life. In addition, millions of Yeminis have been displaced from their homes due to the unrest.
What did Angelina Jolie do?
INSTRUCTORS: Click the link below to download this week’s lecture for use in your classroom. The deck contains a writing prompt and a debate question as well as other assessment questions.
Videos:
News Articles:
Angelina Jolie travels to Yemen to aid refugees and renews call for humanitarian access in Ukraine
CNN
March 7, 2022
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/07/entertainment/angelina-jolie-yemen/index.html
The limits of Iran’s influence on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
ALJAZEERA
March 8, 2022
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/8/the-limits-of-irans-influence-on-yemens-houthi-rebels
Angelina Jolie arrives in Yemen to aid refugees
CBSNEWS
March 7, 2022
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/angelina-jolie-yemen-refugees-humanitarian-assistance-ukraine/
Repression of women on rise in rebel-held Yemen
AL-MONITOR
March 8, 2022
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/03/repression-women-rise-rebel-held-yemen
News Articles (Analyses):
US official says Yemen rebels fire missile into busy Red Sea
ABC NEWS
March 7, 2022
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-navy-yemen-rebels-fired-missile-busy-red-83292945
Two foreign MSF workers kidnapped in Yemen
FRANCE 24
March 6, 2022
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220306-two-foreign-msf-workers-kidnapped-in-yemen
Meanwhile, in the Middle East: The Biden administration’s strategy is causing real problems
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
March 8, 2022
Assessment:
Writing: What humanitarian concerns have arisen in Yemen?
Debate: What is the best way to achieve peace in Yemen?
Poll: Should the international community be doing more to end the civil war in Yemen?
Short Answer: What are the ramifications of Yemen’s ongoing civil war?
QUIZ:
Angelina Jolie recently traveled to the UAE because of a humanitarian crisis. (T/F)
Hundreds of thousands of people have died in Yemen’s civil war. (T/F)
Yemen’s civil war started earlier this year. (T/F)
Which two countries have fought a proxy war in Yemen?
- Iraq and Israel.
- Iran and Saudi Arabia.
- Jordan and Lebanon.
- Russia and United States.
What was the catalyst for Yemen’s civil war?
a. Perceived mistreatment against the Houthi.
b. High inflation and unemployment.
c. Rising inequality and lack of opportunities.
d. Disputed election with voting irregulates.
Restrictions on Yemini women in rebel territory include all the following EXCEPT.
a. The use of contraception.
b. The right to work.
c. Accessing media.
d. Traveling alone.
