Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children, worsens malnutrition: UNICEF

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Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children, worsens malnutrition: UNICEF

Al Jazeera EnglishAdded 8 hours ago

The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to the displacement of 71,000 children, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.

UNICEF reports that over a quarter of nearly 2,900 children screened recently are suffering from acute malnutrition.

This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and intervention to address the health and nutritional needs of vulnerable children in the region.

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