A fragile four-year ceasefire in Yemen has collapsed as clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi-supported government forces escalate, drawing dangerously close to civilian areas. For a 13-year-old boy in Taiz province, the once-routine rhythm of school and farm work has been disrupted by the return of gunfire and explosions, turning his village into an unexpected frontline. The renewed violence threatens to undo hard-won stability in a country already devastated by years of conflict, raising fears for the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire. With classrooms now echoing with the sounds of battle, families face an uncertain future as hostilities intensify.
Renewed fighting between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces has shattered four years of relative calmIn the mornings, 13-year-old Muneer Farie went to school, and in the afternoons he helped his father feed the livestock. He took his studies seriously, dreaming of becoming the first teacher in his family of farmers.As fighting approached his village in al-Wazeyah district in Taiz, Yemen, two weeks ago, Muneer’s focus started to drift from his lessons. The classroom echoed with the distant sounds of explosions and gunfire. His home was suddenly on the frontline of renewed fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. Continue reading...
