Escalation of conflict in Yemen leads to severe humanitarian crisis
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UNICEF, Yemeni Government forces, Saudi-led coalition, Houthi militia
Yemen (Taiz, Hudaydah, Marib, Aden)
September 3, 2026, and onwards
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Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced over 57,000 children in two weeks. At least nine children killed and 12 injured since September 3. UNICEF reports 243 schools closed and 26 health facilities disrupted. Over 12 million children in Yemen are in need of humanitarian aid.
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