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Yemen conflict intensifies as Houthis target Saudi Arabia and recruit child soldiers
Fighting in Yemen has intensified as Houthi forces and Yemeni government troops engage in clashes across several provinces. Yemeni government forces reported striking Houthi supply lines and positions in the Taiz province, specifically in the coastal town of Dhubab. Conversely, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that Saudi Arabian warplanes conducted 14 airstrikes and a missile attack targeting the provinces of Taiz, Amran, Marib, and Saada.
In Saudi Arabia, air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Houthi forces toward the Riyadh region. This escalation follows a period of renewed conflict that began in July, during which the Houthis declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and targeted Saudi oil infrastructure.
Civil society organizations have issued warnings regarding the humanitarian impact of the renewed offensives. These groups claim the Houthi militia is forcibly recruiting children to fight in combat zones, documenting cases of underage fighters in Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf, and along the west coast. The organizations stated that the use of child soldiers constitutes a war crime.
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Houthis · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Taiz · Yemen · Yemen government forces
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed Saudi warplanes conducted 14 airstrikes and a missile attack in Taiz, Amran, Marib, and Saada provinces. see.mv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Civil society groups warned that Houthi militias are forcing children to participate in combat during recent offensives. www.arabnews.pk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Underage fighters have been documented in Taiz, the west coast, Marib, and Al-Jawf. www.arabnews.pk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated that air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched toward Riyadh. see.mv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yemeni government forces struck Houthi positions and supply lines in Taiz province. see.mv