Critics of the government point out that one in three Yemenis is unemployed and chewing qat is a simple way to pass the day and keeps them away from alcohol and harder drugs.

• 批评政府的人士指出，三个也门人当中，就有一个是失业的，而咀嚼咖特是打发日子的轻松方式，这可以让他们远离酒精和更厉害的毒品。