the parents are pennililess. yemen is a failed state where militias are fighting. powerful tribe's take on the government, which is waging war against al qaeda. tribes have gained massive territory and influence. strategic targets, like bridges, government buildings, -- a year of fighting has reduced much of the capital to rubble. unesco has put it on a list of the most endangered world heritage sites. finally, the group reaches the hospital. it is a moment of truth. a doctor tells them that he is suffering from a highly dangerous blood disease. the first symptoms were evident when he was six months old. further testing is needed and it could take days. red blood cells are being destroyed and they clot, causing inflammation and pain. the child's chanances of survivl are slim. he whispers that he is hungry. there is no bread to eat. the doctor says that all she can do is prescribe something to ease the pain and an antibiotic to reduce the swelling and fever. the sheik goes to the pharmacy. it becomes obvious the medication is unavailable. having lost all hope, he do