Image: A protest in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Sana'a, Yemen, last month. Demonstrators called for an end to the war in Gaza and to allow humanitarian aid into the territory. Photograph: Yahya Arhab/EPA

Humanitarian groups are warning that children in Yemen are dying not only from bombs but also from growing hunger. After years of conflict, families are struggling to find food, medicine, and safe shelter. Aid workers say the crisis is stealing the lives of thousands of young people, in scenes that echo the suffering seen in Gaza.

According to the United Nations, more than half of Yemen’s population faces severe food shortages, and many children are already malnourished. Hospitals report cases of children too weak to walk or talk, while medicine and supplies remain scarce. Airstrikes and fighting have also destroyed schools and homes, leaving children without safe spaces to learn or grow.

Humanitarian agencies say that the combination of war and famine has created one of the world’s worst crises. Even when fighting pauses, hunger continues to claim young lives. International aid has helped in some areas, but cuts to funding mean many families are left without support.

Campaigners are calling for stronger action from world leaders to stop the violence and provide long-term solutions. They argue that without peace and reliable aid, Yemen’s children will keep paying the highest price.

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