Landmines in Yemen kill and maim civilians, reshape daily movement
Landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to kill and injure Yemeni civilians, forcing survivors into lengthy treatment and rehabilitation and altering civilian movement patterns. The report highlights the persistent humanitarian toll of explosive remnants in a conflict-affected country, though specific casualty figures and locations are not provided.
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Yemen: Taiz Front Intensifies, Explosive Remnants Continue Civilian Harm
Intense fighting in Taiz province has resulted in over 70 fatalities within 24 hours, indicating a significant escalation and potential breakdown of the truce. Concurrently, explosive remnants of war (ERW), including landmines and unexploded ordnance from Houthi attacks, continue to cause civilian casualties, particularly among children, in western Yemen and Taiz. The overall humanitarian situation for displaced populations is deteriorating.