The Yemeni Civil War's Forgotten Famine: A Humanitarian Catastrophe

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the devastating famine that has gripped Yemen during the ongoing civil war, a crisis often overshadowed by military headlines. They trace its roots to the 2015 Saudi-led coalition blockade of Houthi-controlled ports, which cut off critical food imports, and examine how the conflict has devastated agriculture in the Tihama and the highlands. The conversation focuses on the role of the Houthi Ansar Allah movement, the Saudi-led intervention, and the fragmentation of the internationally recognized government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. Lucas explains how the war has destroyed infrastructure, disrupted markets, and displaced over 3 million people. He highlights the international response, including the UN's $3.8 billion humanitarian appeal, and the controversial role of aid organizations. The episode also touches on the 2022 UN-brokered truce and its limited impact on alleviating hunger. Specific attention is given to the siege of Taiz, the port of Hudaydah, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war. Lucas and Luna discuss the legacy of the country's former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose 2014 ouster sparked the conflict, and the ongoing struggle for control in the vacuum left by his death. The episode concludes by reflecting on the resilience of Yemeni civilians and the long road to recovery.

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