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The recruitment of children by the Iran backed Houthis is a heinous crime that we can no longer tolerate.
Houthis force recruitment from schools & playgrounds, threaten/terrorize families who refuse, and proceed to use them as cannon fodder.
Houthis force recruitment from schools & playgrounds, threaten/terrorize families who refuse, and proceed to use them as cannon fodder.
Coalition forces have often encountered child soldiers on the ground fighting for the Houthis. To rehabilitate them, @KSRelief_EN started a number of initiatives including bringing them back to school,treat them psychologically and hold awareness sessions for parents,among others
KSA has proudly rehabilitated hundreds of Yemeni children. Kids often come in shocked by the horrors of war, where they find themselves between death, gunfire, and bodily remains.We have repeatedly expressed the need for the int’l community to take a firm stand against this crime
For too long, the international community and media have unfortunately ignored the Houthis daily violation of children’s rights. KSA calls for a serious sustained global initiative to combat the recruitment of children in battles; especially in Yemen. It must end once and for all
