Socotra – The treasure island between Yemen and Somalia | DW Documentary
Socotra – The treasure island between Yemen and Somalia | DW Documentary
The tiny, picturesque island is not typical of the area. It is part of Yemen, but far away from the civil war.
Even many people well acquainted with the region haven’t been to Socotra. Instead, they speak with shining eyes of an island that they long to see one day. Socotra lies off the Horn of Africa. In 2008, the main island and the rest…
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Definitely not part of Yemen!
This Somali land!
I don't know how Somalia allowed Socotra to become part of Yemen. The Mehris live both in Yemen and Somalia and the island is much closer to Somalia than Yemen.
Yes. But we Europeans cannot change the world. We have made the same mistakes.
Buddy at 1604 probably looks like Jesus
As a Yemeni citizen, I would like to thank you for visiting our country. I hope that you spent an enjoyable time on the island and that you convey to the world a beautiful image of our country again. Thank you.
Politicos e religião atrapalham.
SOVL
What an interesting documentary. My only critique is that the dubbing was very uncanny valley. There is no reason to use dubbing; people can read subtitles.
Did the US just build a military base on this Island? If so, that would be a shame.
Sanskrit name means ISLAND OF PLEASANTARIES ( dweep of Sukh) ( sukho tra)
Saudi soon will take control of that islands
An alright documentary, sadly way too political… I was hoping for highlights in Socotra traditional culture, not so much a 20-minutes long of UAE appraisal…
And above all, where are all the women?
There is a political agenda, for sure
I love DW Documentaries 💗.. I hope I'll be able to visit this place one day.
the man said very wise words , which are who dont thank people will never thank Almighty God , peace at them lovely ppl
Why not even a single woman or girl shown. Is it a male only island.
This island belongs to somalia
Without hypocrisy or flattery, Socotra, the most beautiful island in the world, just lacks some attention
Socotra🇸🇴❤
It is not allowed for Yemeni to travel to their land ,, it is occupied
Dw documentary about Socotra thanks so much keep it up you're doing good job
I never had it untill I watch from YouTube thanks
Apart from the beautiful beaches, there is not a thing that would entice me here. I have seen travel brochures, but they don’t show all the rubbish in and around the town. I’m glad I didn’t waste my money on a tour
Should be awesome if humans don't live there .. we human are selfish destroy everything around us
Yemen, Afghanistan, Libya, South Sudan, Haiti. under Provisional government.
need election new President.
I turned it off when these idiots started talking about climate change.
Gmo free community no cancer 😊
Somebody wrote that Israel should own the Island,I agree for the simple reazon that they know how to make a desert green,with their know how,they know how to make an arid place come to life ,but these nations will never learn they like to live in the eleventh century specially their religion keeps them backward!
Did Indians colonize these islands in ancient times 🤔
Schools, borders…
No land for growing food 🥴
15:07 Just wow!
Funny how Somalis claims that Socatra is for them, but can't give you a single year where it was under their control, lol
I worry about how willing the locals are to accept these gifts. As we say in English "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch". The Saudis and Emiratis are not giving these gifts to be nice and friendly, they have ulterior motives. They want power and influence, they want to take the Socotrans independence away. Today they give gifts, tomorrow they'll demand to take over the political system. It reminds me of the stories of Pablo Escobar giving gifts to the local community to trick the locals into supporting and protecting him. Accepting these gifts from the Saudis and Emiratis is like accepting gifts from the devil. It's a trick.