Acting
Nawal Al-Maghafi
Nawal Al-Maghafi is an accomplished journalist and filmmaker renowned for her impactful reporting on the complex humanitarian crises in Yemen. She gained prominence for directing and reporting on the documentary *Starving Yemen*, which shed light on the dire conditions faced by the Yemeni population. Al-Maghafi made headlines as one of the pioneering journalists to enter Sadah, where she secured an exclusive interview with a prominent leader of the Houthi movement. Her investigative work extends beyond Yemen; she has also examined the plight of the Shi’a community in Saudi Arabia.
In addition to her coverage of the ongoing conflict, Al-Maghafi produced a compelling BBC World film that delved into the life of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, featuring interviews with Saleh and his inner circle. Her commitment to human rights is evident in her documentation of Ethiopian migrants’ perilous journeys to Saudi Arabia, highlighting their harrowing experiences of abduction and torture, particularly by elements within the Yemeni military.
More recently, Al-Maghafi has contributed to two films for BBC Newsnight, exploring the involvement of the UK and US in the Yemeni war. Her insights and analyses are frequently showcased in reputable publications, including The Telegraph and Middle East Eye, where she remains a prominent voice on Middle Eastern affairs.
Filmography