UNICEF reports that fighting in Yemen has displaced 71,000 children and worsened malnutrition, with over a quarter of nearly 2,900 children screened in recent weeks found to be acutely malnourished.
Key facts
- UNICEF says fighting in Yemen has displaced 71,000 children.
- More than a quarter of children screened were acutely malnourished.
- Nearly 2,900 children were screened by UNICEF in recent weeks.
- The displacement is linked to worsening malnutrition.
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced 71,000 children and is worsening malnutrition among the country’s youngest residents, according to UNICEF.
The UN children’s agency said that of nearly 2,900 children it screened in recent weeks, more than a quarter were found to be acutely malnourished, a figure that points to the severity of the humanitarian conditions facing displaced families.
The screening results, reported by Al Jazeera, offer a snapshot of the toll the conflict is taking on children who have been forced from their homes by the violence.
Acute malnutrition is a life-threatening condition that leaves children more vulnerable to illness and death, and it typically rises when families are displaced and cut off from stable food supplies and health services.
UNICEF’s figures underscore the continuing strain on children in Yemen, where displacement and malnutrition remain closely linked amid ongoing fighting.
Why it matters
Children are among the most vulnerable victims of Yemen's conflict, and displacement often severs their access to food, clean water and medical care. Rising acute malnutrition signals a deepening humanitarian emergency that can have lasting health consequences for a generation.
Frequently asked questions
How many children have been displaced by the fighting in Yemen?
UNICEF says 71,000 children have been displaced by the fighting.
How many screened children were found to be malnourished?
More than a quarter of the nearly 2,900 children screened by UNICEF in recent weeks were acutely malnourished.
Who reported these figures?
The figures come from UNICEF and were reported by Al Jazeera.