Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages

Marib, Yemen – Inside a military facility on the outskirts of this western Yemeni city , soldier Suleiman al-Hajj sits beside two of his comrades in a sparse room where they spend most of their on-duty hours. Worry is etched on his face as he makes another call and sends a flurry of messages in search of a loan as another salary payment from the army is delayed. …