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Mark Sappenfield
Hind Aleryani was desperate for someone to do something. Yes, the rebels who had taken over her native Yemen were worrisome. They 鈥渄o not represent the civil state I dream about,鈥� the award-winning journalist . But the effort to drive them out had become, if anything, worse.
Civil war had turned her country into 鈥渢he world鈥檚 worst humanitarian crisis,鈥� according to the United Nations secretary-general. An estimated 50,000 children died of starvation last year. One group estimates that a three-year-old in Yemen has lived through across the country.
Then, this week, something happened. Talks led to the in a crucial port city Tuesday. The hope is that it could be a first step to peace.
What happened? Basically, the United States said enough is enough. For four years, it had tolerated Saudi Arabia鈥檚 role in the war. The Saudi determination to oust the rebels 鈥� who have ties to archenemy Iran 鈥� led to wanton devastation. In recent weeks, the Senate has signaled a tougher line with its ally.
Ms. Aleryani longs for an opportunity to reestablish 鈥渆ducation and beautiful societal values that wither away every day due to war.鈥� The cease-fire is a reminder of the levers that the world鈥檚 most influential countries often have to support that, if they choose to.
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