cultural expression

Houthis ban music and singing in weddings

The recent news about the Houthi rebels in Yemen banning music and singing at weddings is not just another headline to scroll past. It is a stark example of oppressive control being enforced on the population. It is a reminder that joy, celebration, and cultural expression are deemed as threats to the regime’s authority. The idea that any form of happiness is not tolerated highlights the extreme lengths these individuals are willing to go to maintain their grip on power.

Looking at this situation, it is evident that ideologies rooted in fundamentalism and extremism have no place in the modern world.… Continue reading