Yemen: At Least 10,200 Children Killed or Injured So Far in the War - 47 in First 2 Months of 2022: Philippe Duamelle / Republic World

Yemen: Over 10,000 children killed or injured in civil war, reveals UNICEF report

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Saturday revealed that more than 10,200 children have been killed or injured in the Yemeni civil war. However, it later added the actual number could be much higher than that reported. The war in the Arab world’s poorest country erupted in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital and much of the country’s north.

In Yemen, the number of children killed or injured continues to increase as violence escalates – a statement by UNICEF Representative to Yemen, Philippe Duamelle. Read the full statement here 👇https://t.co/MKi9qE8wAf— UNICEF Yemen (@UNICEF_Yemen) March 12, 2022

"Following the intensification of the conflict in 2021, violence has continued to escalate this year and as always children are the first and most to suffer," UNICEF representative to Yemen, Philippe Duamelle said. Elaborating further on the number of children casualties, he noted that the actual number is likely much higher.” According to the UNICEF report, nearly 47 children lost their lives only in January and February this year.Violence, misery and grief have been commonplace in Yemen with severe consequences on millions of children and families. It is high time that a sustainable political solution is reached for people and their children to finally live in the peace they so well deserve," Duamelle said in the statement.

The war in Yemen erupted in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital and much of the country’s north. A Saudi-led coalition, determined to restore President Abed Rabu Mansour Hadi’s government, launched a military intervention months later. The fighting in Yemen has spawned the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, leaving millions suffering from food and medical shortages. According to AP, the deadly crisis has killed over 112,000 people till now.