The War in Yemen: Currency plunges in value affecting daily lives

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The War in Yemen: Currency plunges in value affecting daily lives

Against the backdrop of the war, Yemen is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades. The currency, the riyal, is in freefall, plummeting to record lows against the US dollar. And in the capital, Sanaa, that's left people struggling to make ends meet. Abubakr al Shamahi has more.

February 9, 2018