Summary
Nearly 1,200 children have been killed or injured in Yemen due to shelling, gunfire, and landmines, despite a peace agreement that started in 2022. The humanitarian group Save the Children reports that landmines are a significant cause of these injuries. Although overall violence decreased, children remain disproportionately affected by explosive remnants.
Key Facts
- Nearly 1,200 children in Yemen have been killed or injured despite a ceasefire.
- A ceasefire began on April 2, 2022, reducing overall fighting in Yemen.
- Since the ceasefire, at least 339 children have died and 843 have been injured.
- Landmines and other explosive remnants are major causes of child injuries.
- Children are over three times more likely than adults to be harmed by explosives.
- The percentage of children affected by explosives has risen compared to four years before the truce.
- Children face these risks partly due to lack of awareness and child labor.
- The situation poses a risk of escalating further regional conflicts involving Yemen and nearby areas.
