A United Nations report reveals that 225 civilians were killed or injured in Yemen between August 1 and October 12, attributed to escalating military conflict and Houthi actions. This figure highlights the continued civilian cost of the ongoing escalation across several governorates.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated in a report released Tuesday that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has verified the deaths of at least 54 civilians, half of whom were children. Additionally, over 171 individuals were injured, including 107 women and children.
These figures emerge amidst official Yemeni statistics indicating that more than 610 civilians were killed or injured in September alone. Reports from the governorate of Taiz also detail an increase in civilian casualties since the beginning of October, stemming from attacks attributed to Houthi militias.
The data underscores the persistent dangers faced by civilians, particularly women and children, as confrontations widen. It emphasizes the urgent need to cease attacks that endanger the population, investigate violations, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law.
