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Yemen's children face worsening crisis as fighting intensifies
UNICEF warns tens of thousands displaced in two weeks as conflict escalates across the Middle Eastern nation.
In brief
UNICEF warns tens of thousands displaced in two weeks as conflict escalates across the Middle Eastern nation. Over 57,000 children have been displaced in just two weeks as Yemen's conflict intensifies, adding to an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Tens of thousands displaced
In just two weeks, over 104,000 people have been forced from their homes, including more than 57,000 children.
Children killed and injured
Since September 3, at least nine children have been killed and 12 injured. Three others are missing after an attack on a road to Aden.
One of the world's worst crises
Yemen already faces one of the world's most serious humanitarian crises. An estimated 12.2 million children need humanitarian assistance.
Severe malnutrition crisis
More than 2.2 million children under five suffer from acute malnutrition, including over 515,000 cases of severe acute malnutrition.
Schools and hospitals disrupted
243 schools have closed, affecting over 137,000 students. 26 UNICEF-supported health facilities have experienced interruptions.
Aid efforts remain insufficient
UNICEF has deployed mobile health and nutrition teams to displacement centers, but warns these efforts can't keep pace with the deteriorating situation.
The big picture
Over 57,000 children have been displaced in just two weeks as Yemen's conflict intensifies, adding to an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
