Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children, worsens malnutrition: UNICEF
Summary
Fighting in Yemen has forced nearly 130,000 people, including 71,000 children, to flee their homes, worsening child malnutrition. UNICEF reports a sharp increase in severe hunger and health problems among children as access to care and education is disrupted.Key Facts
- 71,000 children are among 130,000 people displaced in Yemen in the last three weeks.
- The conflict is especially intense around the southwestern Taiz region.
- UNICEF found that over 25% of nearly 2,900 screened children show acute malnutrition, with 200 in severe condition.
- An estimated 2.2 million Yemeni children under five are expected to be acutely malnourished this year.
- At least 15 children have died and 14 injured in the recent fighting; 3 children are still missing.
- The war involves Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthis, who have recently captured key areas including the Red Sea coast.
- The fighting disrupts healthcare and has forced closure or suspension of 243 schools, affecting 140,000 students.
- UNICEF calls for protection of children and humanitarian aid access during the conflict.
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