Abubakr Al-Shamahi
Al Jazeera editor and Yemeni affairs commentator based in North Carolina, with deep expertise on Yemen and the wider region; provides analysis on Yemeni politics and regional dynamics.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 20min
Who controls Yemen now and why it matters
Abubakr Al-Shamahi, Al Jazeera editor and Yemeni affairs analyst based in North Carolina. He maps who controls Yemen now, explains Saudi strikes like the Mukalla incident, and teases the Saudi-UAE rift. Discussion covers STC versus Riyadh, UAE influence and detention claims, Houthi positions, and the humanitarian stakes as alliances shift.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 21min
After bombing Qatar, why did Israel strike Yemen?
Abubakr Al-Shamahi, an editor with Al Jazeera English Online, discusses the alarming repercussions of Israel's airstrikes in Yemen. He paints a vivid picture of the chaos enveloping Sanaa as civilians face danger and mass detentions. Al-Shamahi highlights how these strikes have escalated regional tensions, particularly following the death of a Houthi prime minister. The conversation also sheds light on Yemen's worsening humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for international aid amidst rampant fear and violence.
