In recent years, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that allocated $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the wider Indo-Pacific region. This decision was seen as a crucial moment by some, with comparisons being made to Churchillian resolve. Speaker Mike Johnson and those who supported the bills were recognized for their actions, highlighting the current state of U.S. politics.
However, amidst these high-profile issues, there are other ongoing crises that have been overshadowed by their long duration, consistent deterioration and distant nature both geographically and conceptually. Despite their enormity, these issues have failed to capture the attention they deserve.
In this article, I want to bring attention to three such overlooked crises. These situations may not be making headlines but continue to have devastating effects and require urgent action.
One of these crises is in Syria where millions of people have been displaced due to civil war and terrorism. The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and created a humanitarian crisis that continues to this day.
Another crisis is in Yemen where a civil war has been raging for over five years. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians and created one of the worst humanitarian crises in history.
The third crisis is in Venezuela where political unrest has led to a humanitarian crisis as well as an economic collapse that has left millions without basic necessities like food and medicine.
These three situations require immediate attention from international community as well as from governments around the world. They must be addressed urgently if we want to ensure that those affected by them are able to live with dignity and freedom.
As we celebrate recent legislation passed by the U.S House of Representatives it is important not only to recognize its importance but also take action on these forgotten tragedies that continue to affect millions around the world.
