# Yemen’s reignited war fuels a new wave in child recruitment

https://mins.news/en/item/49896

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-08 14:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/8/yemens-reignited-war-fuels-a-new-wave-in-child-recruitment?traffic_source=rss

> Child recruitment is continuing as Yemen’s government forces and Houthi fighters enter a new round of combat. Economic hardship, social pressure and ideology are drawing children toward the front lines; an Aden-based official said 62 cases were documented in Houthi-controlled provinces during the second quarter of 2026, though many likely go unreported.

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