Yemen dark side of the Moon - A refugee tale
Summary of the Article
The article is about the difficult situation experienced in Yemen. Yemen, attempting to progress forward as a country, is plagued with problems ranging from widespread hunger to a refugee crisis. With a large exodus arriving from the Horn of Africa region, Yemen finds it hard to bear with these refugees along with their existing problems. Refugees include woman, children, and even smugglers. People come into Yemen hoping to live a more comfortable life; however, they experience harsh conditions such as starvation, low pay, and unsanitary conditions. Efforts have been made to reduce the pressure in Yemen, but people are still suffering.
Thoughts, Comments, and Emotions
The article made me relate the story of how refugees came over to Yemen hoping to find a better life, just like immigrants from Europe came to America believing in the American Dream. A majority of immigrants and refugees actually suffer more than they had previously in their home countries. They took a gamble, and they suffered. Women have to resort to selling their own bodies to support their families. People are tortured to the point of death. It was a depressing article.
Article's Relation to Politics
In this article, the government is trying to stabilize and calm the situation in the country. It has tried to move forward, but it finds difficulty in coping with the large amount of refugees. The government is not yet strong enough to deal with such a crisis, and even sought help from outside organizations. The government is also making it difficult for the refugees to find a save haven in Yemen, since the government has plans to "associate Somali nationals with terror militants, further ostracizing his community."