On earth, amid the harshness of the Yemeni desert, the sweetness of sidr honey is cherished as a symbol of perseverance. Photograph: Sam Tarling/Sana'a Centre/Publication“It doesn’t matter who is commanding a checkpoint. Sidr honey can sell for up to $500 (£370) a kilogram in neighbouring Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Photograph: Sam Tarling/Sana'a CentreThe war means beekeeping has become a hazardous occupation for humans too. Photograph: Sam Tarling/Sana'a CentreIn Ataq’s main square, dozens of beekeepers hawked their wares to individual shoppers and wholesalers, but few people were buying.

Source: The Guardian March 23, 2021 05:01 UTC