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Yemen Conflict: A Decade of Devastation | Vibepedia

Yemen Conflict: A Decade of Devastation | Vibepedia

The Yemen conflict, which began in 2015, is a multifaceted war involving the Houthi rebels, the Yemeni government, and a Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has r

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The Yemen conflict, which began in 2015, is a multifaceted war involving the Houthi rebels, the Yemeni government, and a Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has resulted in over 230,000 deaths, 4 million displaced people, and a cholera outbreak that has infected over 2 million. The war is widely reported to be a proxy conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with the US, UK, and other countries providing military support to the Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has also been marked by allegations of war crimes, including the targeting of civilians and infrastructure. According to a report by the United Nations, the conflict has caused over $90 billion in economic losses, with the country's GDP shrinking by over 50%. The conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides dug in and the humanitarian crisis deepening. As of 2022, the conflict has a Vibe score of 32, indicating a highly polarized and contentious issue, with a controversy spectrum of 8/10, reflecting the intense debate and disagreement surrounding the conflict.