Barran Press
On December 14, 2024, a child was injured in Hajja province, northwestern Yemen, by an explosive device planted by the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization.
According to the Yemeni Landmine Observatory, the 13-year-old boy, identified as Adel Mohammed Malhi Kadish, sustained multiple injuries, including the amputation of his left hand, when the disguised explosive detonated. The incident occurred in the Abs district while the child was tending to sheep in the Al-Muhsam area of Bani Hassan.
Reports indicate that approximately two million landmines have been planted by the Houthis in various regions they control, resulting in more than 20,000 civilian casualties, the majority of whom are women and children. rights reports accuse the Houthis of transforming Yemen into the world’s largest minefield, with calls from various organizations urging the group to provide maps of the landmines for demining efforts.