Yemen's traditional arms trade has evolved into a modern, internet-driven marketplace

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For Yemenis, weapon ownership signals social status, driving dealers to open online stores to meet continued demand Having a high-quality Kalashnikov or handgun has long reflected a man’s social standing in Yemen, while those who do not own weapons are often viewed as belonging to a lower social class. This tradition has been passed down through generations, and even though educated Yemenis may disagree with it, the practice persists. People interested in purchasing a firearm used to travel from