Al-Kamal: War turned two million child to labors, militia recruit 20 thousand in its ranks

Foreign Minister Discusses with UN Resident Coordinator Enhancing Humanitarian, Development Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Shaya Zindani discussed Wednesday- via video conference- with the Resident Coordinator of United Nations agencies and organizations operating in Yemen Julian Harnis ways to enhance humanitarian and development cooperation.

Massive 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska, USA

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska, USA, yesterday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

S. Korea's ITC exports rise 12.4 percent in 2025

South Korea's exports in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry rose 12.4 percent to a record high in 2025, due to strong demand from the artificial intelligence industry.

Morocco and Senegal qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations

The Moroccan national team qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Cameroon 2-0 in their match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.

Last Update: ، 2026/01/14 Time 06:29:36
Latest News:

Chairman of Shura Council Discusses with European Union Ambassador Efforts to Support Peace, Stability ..

Governor of Taiz Discusses Emergency Measures to Address Water Crisis

Yemen Participates in 49th Session of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers Council in Cairo

Yemeni Military Heroes Laid to Rest in Marib Ceremony

Al-Mahra Security Committee Calls for Voluntary Surrender of Weapons Within 10 Days

Al-Kamal: War turned two million child to labors, militia recruit 20 thousand in its ranks

[12/06/2018 07:38]

Aden - Saba
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor De Ebtihaj Al-Kamal said:" Statistics indicate that there are two million child labors as a result of a devastating war triggered by Houthi putschist militia, besides that the militia has recruited above 20 thousand child in breach of International Conventions and Child Protection Legislations".

In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) on World Day Against Child Labor-June 12, Al-Kamal stated that war has resulted in preventing more than 4.5 million child from education, out of them 1 million and 600 thousand child have been prevented from joining schools over the past couple of years because the militia have bombarded—partially or totally damaged 2372 schools, turned some 1500 schools into detention centers and military barracks.

The Minister said:" We mark today along with all nations the World Day Against Child Labor whilst childhood reality in Yemen extremely misery due to the warfare the militia has imposed on the Yemeni people. As a result the figure of child labor has been growing increasingly alarming because of the war that claimed the lives of thousands of parents-bread earners and produced unspeakable hardships".

She noted that the Ministry has been working in coordination with international donors on establishing rehabilitation centers to help re-habilitate and integrate children into the society appropriately.