Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO

"Save the Children found that 511 child casualties, nearly one in two, were due to landmines and explosive remnants of war, highlighting the ongoing dangers children face in Yemen."

"Children in Yemen are more than three times more likely than adults to be killed or injured by explosive remnants, underscoring the severe impact of war on the youngest."

"The data suggests that while overall civilian casualties have decreased since the truce, the percentage of children affected by landmines has significantly increased compared to previous years."

"Rishana Haniffa stated that the war on children continues in their homes and schools, emphasizing the urgent need for mine risk awareness and protection measures."

Save the Children reports that nearly 1,200 children have been killed or injured in Yemen due to shelling, gunfire, and landmines since a ceasefire began in April 2022. Of these, 339 children were killed and 843 injured, with 511 casualties attributed to landmines and explosive remnants. Children are over three times more likely to be affected than adults. The organization highlights a lack of mine risk awareness and increased child labor exposure as contributing factors to these high casualty rates.

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