Yemen children risk snipers and mortars to reach school in Taiz front line
BBC gains rare access to Taiz, where children and teachers continue to attend school despite active sniper and mortar threats near the front line. The situation underscores the enduring humanitarian toll of the Yemen conflict, with education disrupted and civilian life under constant danger. The report highlights the resilience of the community but also the lack of safe access to basic services.
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Taiz Children Risk Sniper/Mortar Fire for Education Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Children in Taiz, Yemen, are confirmed to be attending school despite active sniper and mortar threats near front lines, underscoring the enduring humanitarian toll of the conflict. This situation is corroborated by reports of deepening displacement and suffering, with thousands displaced and basic necessities lacking in camps. The overall humanitarian situation in Taiz remains dire, with no new developments indicating a change in the long-standing crisis.