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Yemen's Teachers Protest Pay Cuts Amid Economic Crisis

4/8/2026

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Story summary

Mohammed Salem, a teacher in Mukalla, Yemen, saw his salary drop from $320 to $130 after the Yemeni rial's devaluation.
He juggles multiple jobs to support his family amid the economic crisis.
Teachers face stagnant salaries and delayed payments, fueling malnutrition among their children.
Protests for higher pay continue, but local authorities offer inconsistent support.
Six point six million children are deprived of education, and many teachers go unpaid.

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Story summary

Mohammed Salem, a teacher in Mukalla, Yemen, saw his salary drop from $320 to $130 after the Yemeni rial's devaluation.
He juggles multiple jobs to support his family amid the economic crisis.
Teachers face stagnant salaries and delayed payments, fueling malnutrition among their children.
Protests for higher pay continue, but local authorities offer inconsistent support.
Six point six million children are deprived of education, and many teachers go unpaid.