Yemen conflict takes devastating toll on children

The year-old conflict in Yemen is taking a horrifying toll on the country’s youth, UNICEF said on Tuesday, warning that an estimated 320,000 children face life-threatening malnutrition. In a new report marking the anniversary of the start of the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen, the agency said six children have been killed or injured daily over […]

The year-old conflict in Yemen is taking a horrifying toll on the country’s youth, UNICEF said on Tuesday, warning that an estimated 320,000 children face life-threatening malnutrition.
In a new report marking the anniversary of the start of the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen, the agency said six children have been killed or injured daily over the past year – up nearly seven times compared to 2014. 
“Children are paying the highest price for a conflict not of their making. They have been killed or maimed across the country and are no longer safe anywhere in Yemen.