In contradiction with the first estimations that the civil war in Yemen would last no longer than a few weeks, five years have passed since its outbreak. Not only the conflict has surpassed the regional boundaries but also garnered the bulk of international attention. Today, Yemen has become a synonym of a world humanitarian crisis – trapped in a longstanding battlefield between Shia and Sunni regional powers, while its 30 million population is suffering. In this article, we are unveiling the momentum of this conflict along with its main challenges, whose elimination can bring sustainable development in Yemen.  Read more