Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Summary
Newborn twins Raghad Hassan and Raad are fighting for survival in Yemen amid a worsening hunger crisis caused by ongoing civil war. Their family fled their home due to fighting, and the twins suffer from severe malnutrition as aid becomes increasingly difficult to access.Key Facts
- The twins were born prematurely seven weeks ago in a region affected by Yemen's civil war.
- Their family fled their village on foot for three days to reach safety in the city of Aden.
- Both babies suffer from severe acute malnutrition, a life-threatening condition.
- The war has pushed the price of baby milk so high that the parents sometimes can only give water.
- More than 250,000 people have been displaced in Yemen in the last three months.
- Around 800,000 people in Yemen are unable to receive lifesaving aid due to the conflict.
- The Houthis have advanced along the Red Sea coast and cut off the city of Taiz, worsening food shortages.
- Hospitals and medical staff are struggling to provide care as resources are limited and many civilians are at risk.
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