After the ‘martyr’s’ funeral: The families left behind by Yemen’s war

What happened: Funerals of Houthi fighters are a recurring sight in Sanaa, where families receive brief public tributes but face lasting grief and deepening economic hardship. Key numbers: Yemeni government said 1,540 Houthis killed or wounded in 24 hours; 16,100 since October 5. Why it matters: A Houthi representative said the rising number of martyrs affects the level of support families receive, and assistance is distributed so every family gets some. The WFP's Matthew Hollingworth said the escalation threatens to be absolutely devastating for food security.

Funerals of Houthi fighters are a recurring sight in Sanaa, where families receive brief public tributes but face lasting grief and deepening economic hardship.

A Houthi representative said the rising number of martyrs affects the level of support families receive, and assistance is distributed so every family gets some. The WFP's Matthew Hollingworth said the escalation threatens to be absolutely devastating for food security.