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Yemen: More children killed by landmines and other UXOs in first half of this year than all of 2025
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Save the Children , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Data analysis reveals a substantial increase in harm to children from certain explosive devices.
In a troubling trend, child casualties have risen significantly. Data analysis reveals a substantial increase in harm to children from certain explosive devices. These devices are causing more damage to children than other forms of violence.
Further details are available from the source, but it is known that the first half of this year saw a notable spike in child deaths and injuries. The impact of these devices on children is particularly severe, with a higher average of child casualties per incident compared to other types of violence. The source provides more information on this issue, including comparisons to previous years and the severity of the problem.
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Category: disaster Published: July 16, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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