VOICED : Strike in rebel held Yemen grinds education to a halt

The video discusses the dire situation in Yemen, where the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stopped paying salaries, leading to a teachers' strike. UNICEF reports that 78% of schools are affected, with many unable to open. Teachers demand full salaries, as most have not been paid for a year. The ongoing war between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed government has devastated the country, destroying schools and leaving millions struggling to survive.

What is one of the main reasons teachers in Yemen's capital are on strike?

• They are demanding better working conditions.

• They have not been receiving their salaries.

• They want more vacation days.

• They are protesting against new educational policies.

According to UNICEF, what percentage of Yemen's schools have been affected by the salary crisis?

• 25%

• 78%

• 50%

• 90%

What are teachers in Yemen demanding in addition to their current salaries?

• Additional training programs

• Shorter working hours

• Full salaries for past months

• More teaching resources

What has been one of the consequences of the ongoing war in Yemen?

• Increased tourism

• Economic prosperity

• Destruction of nearly 500 schools

• Improved healthcare facilities

What has the war in Yemen pushed the country towards?

• Political stability

• The brink of collapse

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement