VOICED: Yemen university defends its faith training

The video discusses a university in Yemen with nearly 4000 students from 40 countries, focusing on religious studies. Western authorities suspect it of being a recruiting center for extremists, but the university denies these claims. Founded by Sheikh Abdul Majeed Alvin Donnie, who is alleged to have ties to al Qaeda, the university defends its educational mission. Yemen hosts several religious training centers, but international pressure has led to stricter visa policies. Concerns about extremism persist, with reports of former American prisoners traveling to Yemen for Arabic studies, some allegedly joining extremist camps.

What is the main reason Western authorities are suspicious of the religious university?

• It is believed to be a recruiting center for extremists.

• It has a large number of international students.

• It offers courses in multiple languages.

• It was founded by a controversial figure.

Who is the founder of the university, and what is he allegedly connected to?

• Sheikh Abdul Majeed Alvin Donnie, connected to the UN.

• Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, connected to British intelligence.

• Anwar al Locky, connected to the US government.

• Sheikh Abdul Majeed Alvin Donnie, connected to al Qaeda.

What action has Yemen's government taken under international pressure?

• Opened new language schools.

• Increased the number of visas issued.

• Closed down all religious schools.

• Reduced the number of visas issued.

What is the official reason given by former American prisoners for traveling to Yemen?

• To join Al Qaeda training camps.

• To learn Arabic.

• To study religious texts.

• To visit historical sites.

What is the potential consequence of clamping down on religious schools in Yemen?

• It will reduce extremism.

• It will increase international students.

• It will reinforce extremism.

• It will have no effect.