Resilient Yemeni amputees defy war's obstacles at prosthetics clinic

In Taiz, Yemen, a prosthetics clinic continues to treat patients, including children, who have lost limbs due to the ongoing civil war. The city is divided between Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition, with a no-man's land filled with land mines separating the two sides. The clinic has seen an increase in amputation cases, with over 400 new cases in the first half of this year alone. Despite a decrease in fighting, the needs of the Yemeni population remain high, with aid groups struggling to provide basic necessities. Children are particularly vulnerable to land mines, and even during a ceasefire, a child was injured or killed every two days. The collapsed health system and lack of international humanitarian aid make it difficult to provide the necessary support, leaving many victims without lifesaving care. The legacy of the war will continue to impact Yemenis for years to come.