Yemen's TV Finds Missing, US Congress Finds More Bombs
In Yemen, a TV program called 'Aghani al-Diyar' (Songs of the Homeland) has become a last resort for thousands of families desperately searching for missing relatives amidst a humanitarian catastrophe. This heartfelt reporting from The New Arab praises human ingenuity under duress, yet somehow neglects to mention the architects of that duress. For over nine years, Yemen has been subjected to a
brutal war, largely fueled by Saudi and UAE-led coalitions wielding sophisticated weaponry, much of it purchased directly from the United States. While Yemenis air TV shows to find fragments of their lives, Washington politicians are busy approving yet more arms sales. For instance, just last year, the Biden administration approved a $12.3 billion sale of air-to-air missiles and Patriot missile
interceptors to Saudi Arabia, ensuring the conflict has fresh supplies for the next decade. One might ask if any of those weapons will lead to another heartbreaking appearance on 'Aghani al-Diyar.' It seems some nations provide the means for missing persons, while others provide the missing persons themselves. A truly globalized economy.