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Operation Prosperity Guardian Displaces 531,000 in Yemen Crisis

4/19/2025

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In 2024, the Biden administration's Operation Prosperity Guardian in Yemen led to the displacement of over 531,000 individuals due to devastating airstrikes. This military campaign, executed without congressional approval, struck civilian areas and deepened the humanitarian crisis, underscoring the troubling trajectory of U.S. foreign policy amid persistent regional turmoil.

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In 2024, the Biden administration's Operation Prosperity Guardian in Yemen led to the displacement of over 531,000 individuals due to devastating airstrikes. This military campaign, executed without congressional approval, struck civilian areas and deepened the humanitarian crisis, underscoring the troubling trajectory of U.S. foreign policy amid persistent regional turmoil.