Yemen conflict worsens child hunger crisis

Aid agencies in Yemen have warned that the country’s hunger emergency is deepening amid renewed fighting between Houthi opposition forces and Government troops. The conflict has intensified food insecurity across the region, prompting urgent appeals for humanitarian assistance.

Mobile health clinics have reported that hundreds of children displaced by the violence are suffering from the most deadly form of malnutrition. The reports highlight the severe impact of the hostilities on the most vulnerable populations, particularly children who have been forced to flee their homes.

The situation remains a growing hunger emergency caused by renewed fighting between Houthi opposition forces and Government troops, with hundreds of displaced children suffering from severe malnutrition.