In brief
BBC journalist Orla Guerin ventures into Yemen’s desert war zone, shadowing southern national security troops on the frontline. The civil conflict has scarred civilians and soldiers alike, with an Aden hospital reporting over 50 casualties in a single day—many with gunshot wounds and amputations. Witness the tensions, the rugged terrain, and the personal stories that underline this global conflict. Dive into first‑hand accounts, stark images, and the human cost of Yemen’s war.
A Frontline Journey
BBC's Orla Guerin took a bus with southern national security forces heading straight into Yemen’s gritty and expansive desert. From the moment the vehicles coughed into the hot air, the story unfolded – a reality where a world war can feel 600 miles away.
The Human Cost
An emergency hospital in Aden told her: more than 50 patients arrived in a single day, many with serious gunshot wounds and several requiring amputations. Civilians, children and mothers all face the same daily danger as fighting rages over the desert.
Facing the Houthis
Orla watched as troops scrambled to defend key positions from Houthi fighters. The tension is palpable: between the rust of old tanks and the smell of dust, the hope shone in the eyes of soldiers who are fighting for their homes.
The war’s ripple effects are global – impacting aid networks, food supplies, and the political balance in the Middle East. All the same, it is locals who bear the worst of the fighting.
Want to learn more? Read the full report on BBC News and discover how this conflict is remembered beyond the dusty plains.
