Yemen has been labelled the "world's worst humanitarian crisis" but when it comes to Yemen the facts, timelines, statistic and appeals for donations can often mask the reality of what it likes to live there. 60% of its population are under 25, and have grown up in the shadow of the war. We spoke to three teenagers, Reema and Hani* who living through it, and Leyan who left the country years ago. They told us about how their lives have changed, and what they want you to know about their country.
*names changed. Interviews in Yemen organised by Save the Children.
Presented by BBC Arabic special correspondent Nawal Al-Maghafi.
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Yemen has been devastated by a conflict that escalated in 2015, when the Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of large parts of the country. A Saudi-led coalition then launched an operation to restore the government's rule. The UN says the war has caused an estimated 233,000 deaths, including 131,000 from indirect causes such as lack of food and health services.
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