US airstrikes in Yemen cause civilian casualties, exposing systemic war‑policy gaps and regional power dynamics
Original framing: “Pentagon admits to killing 153 civilians last year in Yemen: Report” — Middle East Eye
Women’s NGOs, internally displaced persons’ coalitions, and minority tribal groups have documented the disproportionate impact of airstrikes on health, education, and livelihoods, yet their testimonies are rarely cited in official briefings. Amplifying these voices can reshape accountability frameworks and inform more equitable aid distribution.
The Pentagon’s admission of 153 civilian deaths in Yemen is not an isolated failure but a manifestation of entrenched war‑policy structures, regional power games, and the marginalisation of indigenous conflict‑resolution practices.
Historical patterns of foreign intervention, combined with contemporary arms‑sale dynamics, create a feedback loop that normalises civilian harm while obscuring accountability. By integrating tribal oversight, independent scientific verification, and robust diplomatic channels, the international community can break this cycle and replace kinetic dominance with a rights‑based security framework. Empowering Yemeni marginalised voices and drawing on cross‑cultural models of communal protection offers a pathway toward sustainable peace and reconstruction.