UNICEF reports nine child deaths and over 104,000 displaced amid renewed Yemen fighting
UNICEF said nine children have been killed in the latest round of fighting in Yemen, and more than 104,000 people, including 57,000 children, have been forced from their homes.
In a recent statement, UNICEF warned that renewed hostilities across Yemen have resulted in the deaths of at least nine children. The agency also reported that the conflict has displaced over 104,000 individuals, with 57,000 of them being children. It highlighted that the fighting is disrupting access to health care and education, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
Why it matters
The rising child deaths and mass displacement highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
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