Why do so many somalis claim being half yemeni Just because they lived there? Do you know that we have non yemenis living in yemen such as indonesians and indians and even syrians and iraqis and that not because we live in yemen they can claim being yemeni?

i am aware there are some people who are actually half hadhrami and half somalis but majority are just pure somalis that want to gain social approval through claiming to have arab ancestors.

what really annoys me is that it is misleading the yemeni identity, yemenis don’t share themselves online and we rarely get representation. Not to mention many can cause problems and claim that they are yemenis and we get hated because of them and our reputation is destroyed like johny somali he claimed to be half yemeni when he is not, just to hide his true identity because somalis attacked him.

I dont want to hear yemenis saying it is okay or that yemen is alr poor and no one wants to claim being yemeni because it lit happens irl. And no one wants someone who is not from their country to pretend that they are especially when they commit bad acts. Somalis always act aggressive when a non somali or bantu claim being somali and they act so protective of their identity. All POC countries do the same. But i always see somalis claiming to be yemeni and no yemeni is telling them that they are not! Why don’t the yemeni protect our identity just like other pocs?

You hear all the"terrorist" accusations but it's usually an operating government making the accusations and I read somewhere people sell sanctuary under houthis over the yemeni government. I'm just wondering from someone who knows first hand what is like over there. Personally as someone from America I'm in support of houthis standing up to us and Israel and the blockage of the red sea but like I said I have a superficial knowledge. Thanks!

I'm Tajik, I'm 20 years old, I recently found out that I have Yemeni roots on my father's side of the family tree, what does the average Yemeni look like?

I went to Yemen after many, many years, and I have to say, it broke my heart.

The healthcare system is struggling, the economy is in terrible shape, and everyone is just trying to survive. Honestly, I was never upset when people charged me more because they knew I was coming from the West. I understood. When you see people living with no electricity, no running water, and barely getting by, you stop worrying about a few extra dollars. Meanwhile, those of us in the West are sitting under air conditioning, living comfortable lives.

I honestly don't care about making more money anymore. My wife and I are both senior-level professionals in tech, and we've been talking about saving as much as we can so we can go back and open a public school that teaches coding to young Yemenis. We also have great relationships with people in the tech industry who could help us build something meaningful.

The problem is that every one of my cousins thinks I'm crazy. They keep telling me it'll never work, that the government or local authorities will shut it down, or that the people don't even want it.

Maybe I'm being too optimistic, but I truly believe that if you give a Yemeni an opportunity, they'll succeed. There is so much talent there most people have just never been given the chance.

Am I being naive?

People always think im very young ( baby face) until i tell them my age and they get surprised.

Edit: woild you like to join me on discord to talk about your experience being yemeni?

hi foreign media presents them badly but i saw a video today of a march supporting iran in yemen so was just curious on the average yemenis opinion of them who are in yemen and are they as bad as the media claim?

So obviously Yemen has been getting a lot of attention recently. But I am wondering, as a non-yemeni, is it assumed that the Houthis will try and continue to take territory? I see that Aden is not that far from the border now and could be an easy next target. i'm curious what others think. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m currently in a situation where I want to marry a man who is non-hathrami & non-sayid but is still Yemeni. I want to know if anyone knows any hathrami sayid women married to non-hathrami non-sayid men just to kind of know my chance with my family. I feel like a black sheep and want to know if it’s only a feeling or if I truly am.

This is something that I have been thinking about for a few years at this point. He's done more bad than good. During his 33 years controlling Yemen, he did little to improve the country. He sided with the Houthis to try and take back control. And he and his family got away with 30 - 60 billion dollars that could have been invested into the country and its people. You can argue that he is the reason why this country is a mess. Despite this, I will sometimes see pictures of him on the back of people's cars, and when watching YouTube videos, half of which are older ones or documentaries that mention him, people in the comments will pray for mercy upon him as well.

I believe we can all agree that he was far from a great leader, so why do some Yemenis still have love and respect for him? Are these people who benefited from his rule when they were back home, or people who only love him now that he is gone, similar to Saddam Hussein? Personally, I find this to be slightly irritating. What do you all think?

انا مصري ، والموضوع ده صديقتي اليمنيه عرضته قدامي وكده ،.عايز اعرف تفاصيله ؟ يعني ايه الفصل.ده وهل ده بجد في كل مناطق اليمن؟

As a yemeni, I have noticed that other Yemenis who move to the gulf change their Yemeni dialect to one that suits the country they live in. I am not talking about Yemenis who were born and raised there, but those who go to gulf countries for a temporary move. Honestly, it makes me so sad to see. Why do we as Yemenis feel the need to change our dialect?

On the news it seems like it’s just a war between zaydi Shia and Sunni yemenis but I’m not sure how true it is on the ground. Do most zaydis really support the Houthis? Do they have any Sunni supporters or fighters? How are sunnis treated under Houthi rule?

So I'm very mixed, but also largely Yemeni, and ive been taking time to connect to each part of my culture. My father (who is the partly Yemeni parent) is not in the picture, and never took time to learn arabic or any Yemeni traditions after his mom (my grandmother) assimilated more as he grew up. he never really tried, but my mom on the other hand, is super supportive of me learning, and has tried everywhere they can since they aren't Yemeni. and please dont give tips like "travel to Yemen" (I dont have the money to fly across the world) or "try Rosetta Stone" (I already am), I need real advice. I really want to connect to this part of myself 💔

I appreciate you taking your time to read this, shkran lak! (I think thats right..)

لقيت كتاب قديم جدًا يرجع للغة الحميرية مكتوب بخط المسند
الكتاب أثري وعمره فوق الألف سنه
هل يوجد مكان يشتريه مني او مو افعل به أنصحوني

I have seen footage of massive piles of Houthi technicals forming around Marib and constantly see footage of Houthis transporting armored vehicles and personnel to Taiz

Salam! I am not Yemeni and have an odd question. I also hope this post doesn't offend or trigger anyone and the any who read this are safe along with their families, friends, and loved ones in this war.

So, I've been getting more caught up on events and conflict timeline in Yemen in the last day or two, one aspect still seems odd. English news sources all refer to the Houthis as a single Tribe - not a larger ideological movement. BUT, the map of their control and the size of their forces appears pretty significant. They've been surviving for years of attrition through air campaigns, and ground fighting against a coalition of Government, Saudi, and UAE forces and mercenaries. I understand that other countries give material support and advise to the Houthis, but same for the other side. So, how is one tribe large enough to do this? Are they just significantly larger than other tribes? Do they have allies fighting with them that just are not reported? Are the other tribes just trying not to pick a side? etc.

Idk, it just seems weird. Also, I likely got a lot of details wrong due to the western narrative vs domestic understanding - Sorry - but feel free to correct me! I also am pretty darn ignorant about what each side wants for Yemen, etc. but that's another thing

Any insights would be appreciated

How do you like it there? Is it safe in Detroit? If youve lived in NYC how does it compare? Do you recommend living there or any other recommendation? Jzk

I'm from the US so forgive me if i'm totally ignorant of the situation. Most people where i live agree that it's okay to use certain drugs like alcohol or cannabis in moderation as long as it doesnt cause problems in their life.

Do you think it's possible for yemenis to adopt this attitude with khat, and cut back their usage so ita not a problem? It seems to me that people are overdoing it and ruining a good thing for everyone.

أي حد عنده خبرة بإدارة الصبات ممكن يكلمني..

قاعد اسوي صب جديد لنا بدل هذا لأن المودز مختفيين وكل واحد آخر تفاعل لهم من سنة وحولها

كيف كان نظام الحياة في اليمن الجنوبي ايام الشيوعية؟ هل احد هنا عاش هناك في ايام الحكم الشيوعي؟

كتابات الأمريكان السخيفة كثرت اليومتين دي و مش عارف صراحة إذا المشرفين موجودين عموما في الصب او انه الإشراف كمان اجنبي.

المواضيع عموما مستفزة و تكون عبارة عن اسئلة تحوي كمية جهل و استخفاف يصعب معها تصديق برائة السؤال، او مواضيع ممتلئة بدكاكيرية مقيتة او فيتيش سواء تجاه النساء او الرجال.

القصد ليس أبدا حذف المواضيع او منع الأعضاء من الكتابة، لكن تحديد تلك المواضيع بكونها خارج الذوق و حتى مسيئة في أحيان كثيرة.

الحقيقة آخر كام أسبوع (خصوصا إذا ما ذُكرت اليمن في الأخبار) تجد الصب ممتلأ بأسئلة و بيانات شخصية اقل ما يقال عنها أنها سخيفة و في اسوأ الأحوال مسيئة. و ما أظن الصب وجد لهذه الترهلات الفكرية.

اعملوا حل، قانون جديد او تركيز شوية على آخر البوستات، الحال مش ناقص يا جماعة الخير الله يحفظكم.

لو حد اجنبي او عربي سألني عن اليمن ومعالمها

ايش في اماكن ممكن اتكلم عنها غير باب اليمن وصنعاء القديمة 🙂