Houthi Blockade Deepens Humanitarian Crisis in Yemeni City of Taiz

Houthi fighters have tightened a blockade around Taiz, pushing the Yemeni city toward a humanitarian emergency.

Houthi forces have severed vital road links into Taiz, leaving the major Yemeni city under a severe siege. Local officials warn of an impending humanitarian crisis as essential supplies dwindle. Meanwhile, government forces have responded by launching major offensives across multiple front lines.

• The warningOfficials in Taiz state the blockade threatens residents with an imminent humanitarian disaster.

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