Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo

Bashar Mohammed, a 19-year-old Yemeni student, is concerned about the validation of his diplomas by government authorities in Aden after completing high school in Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthis. The Aden-based Education Ministry suspended the authentication of some school certificates issued in Houthi-controlled areas, citing issues accessing official records. This situation jeopardizes the academic aspirations of many Yemeni students.