More than 137,000 students in Yemen’s conflict zones have lost access to education, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The crisis has intensified as schools remain closed in areas affected by ongoing violence. Many children are unable to attend classes due to unsafe conditions and lack of resources.
The situation has worsened in recent months as fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels continues to disrupt educational infrastructure. Schools in several regions have been damaged or destroyed, limiting opportunities for students. The report highlights the growing number of displaced children who are unable to return to their former schools.
This crisis is part of a broader pattern of educational decline in Yemen. Since the start of the conflict in 2015, access to education has steadily decreased. The war has led to the destruction of thousands of classrooms and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of students. International aid organizations have called for urgent action to restore educational services and protect the rights of children.
