Shafaqna English- Renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces in southwestern Yemen has displaced more than 130,000 people and forced children from classrooms into work as families struggle to meet basic needs.
Thirteen-year-old Muneer Farie was among those forced to flee his home in Taiz’s al-Wazeyah district after clashes reached his village. He now sells socks and other cheap goods with his brother near a displacement camp instead of attending school.
“Studying is important, but not in a situation like this where we are struggling to get enough food, water and other necessities,” Muneer said.
He added, “For now, I will keep working until the war ends.”
The escalation has also disrupted education for children who remained in their communities. A school in Taiz was forced to close after a nearby missile strike sent students into panic, depriving more than 600 pupils of their education.
The renewed Houthi-government fighting has also disrupted trade routes and driven up prices for basic goods, adding to the pressure on displaced families.
More than 3.2 million children had already seen their education disrupted by Yemen’s war before the latest escalation.
Source: Guardian