US study finds drone strike impacts in Yemen
An American study has revealed that the strikes carried out by American drones in Yemen between 2010 and 2012 were not limited to targeting militant elements. They also led to widespread displacement, social upheaval, and psychological disturbances. The study indicates that civilian movement increased by 24 percent, with 5 percent of residents leaving their areas within 24 hours of the strike. Additionally, more than one-fifth of the displaced remained away from their homes for at least a month. These strikes also caused a 75 percent rise in telephone communications within the affected regions, driven by fears of repeated attacks. This highlights that the indirect effects—such as psychological and social disruptions—may be greater than the direct material losses.
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