Are world leaders doing enough to stop the war in Yemen?
More than 45 people recently killed during air raids by the Saudi and US-backed coalition in Yemen.
Four years of war in Yemen show no sign of relenting – especially from the air.
Saudi-led coalition air attacks have killed at least 45 people in the past week – including wedding party guests, women and children.
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As in previous attacks that killed a large number of civilians, the Saudis promised to investigate.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the killings, which also included the Houthi rebels’ second in command.
Both the Houthis and coalition leaders are being urged to negotiate peace.
What more can the international community do?
Presenter: Jane Dutton
Guests:
Hussain al-Bukhaiti – pro-Houthi journalist
Nabeel Khoury – former US diplomat and deputy chief of mission in Yemen for the State Department
Noha Aboueldahab – visiting fellow at the Brookings Doha Center
Published On 24 Apr 2018