The world’s most powerful and advanced country, the United States, continues its aggression in the Middle East. At present, the people of Yemen are facing the consequences of American interference. The American-led coalition, including Saudi Arabia and other allies, is causing immense destruction in Yemen. Innocent children, women, and elderly civilians are being bombarded daily, with their homes and neighborhoods being turned into ruins. The cries of hunger, thirst, and helplessness echo throughout the war-torn nation, yet the so-called champions of human rights remain silent.
Yemen, a small Arab country, has been suffering for years under the shadow of war. The situation began deteriorating when Houthi rebels started advancing against the internationally recognized government. Taking advantage of the conflict, regional powers—especially Saudi Arabia, with the backing of the U.S.—began military operations, resulting in mass destruction. According to various reports, the number of people killed in the war has reached tens of thousands. Millions are displaced, and famine has reached such an extent that even basic food and medical supplies are unavailable.
The condition of Yemeni children is particularly distressing. Thousands of children have died due to malnutrition and disease. International aid organizations have confirmed that Yemen is facing the worst humanitarian crisis of this century. Yet, unfortunately, the Western world, which is quick to raise concerns about minor incidents elsewhere, has turned a blind eye to the plight of Yemenis.
The American double standards are not new. Historically, the U.S. has supported oppressive regimes to protect its interests. Whether it’s in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, or now Yemen, the story remains the same: brutal military operations, destruction of infrastructure, and countless civilian casualties. The primary goal is always to establish control over natural resources or maintain geopolitical dominance.
The British also played a dark role in Yemen’s past. In 1839, the British East India Company occupied the port city of Aden under the pretext of protecting trade routes. Aden remained under British control until 1967, and during this time, local resistance was crushed with brutal force. In 1854, the British signed an agreement with the local Sultan (referred to as the 1888 treaty), which laid the foundation for indirect colonial control. Eventually, they converted Aden into a crown colony, stripping the people of their autonomy and subjecting them to harsh policies.
The current crisis in Yemen is an extension of that colonial mindset. Today, the U.S. and its allies are playing the same role that the British once did—using puppet governments, supporting local factions, and prolonging the conflict to serve their own interests. Yemen, which was once a culturally rich and strategically important country, is now being torn apart due to these conspiracies.
It is the need of the hour for the Muslim Ummah and international human rights organizations to raise a unified voice against this oppression. Yemen’s people are not asking for luxuries; they merely seek peace, food, water, and medicine. The responsibility lies with the global community to stop the supply of arms, enforce ceasefires, and provide humanitarian aid. Only then can Yemen be saved from complete destruction, and its people be given a chance to rebuild their lives.
