Houthi blockade in Taiz causes severe food and water shortages
Published 22 h ago4 sourcesEvidence: Reported
The Office of Siege Affairs in Taiz warns that neonatal units at the Swedish Yemeni Hospital face an imminent humanitarian catastrophe due to severe shortages of fuel and medicine, threatening hundreds of newborns. The situation is part of the ongoing blockade and conflict in Yemen, with uncertainty over immediate relief efforts.
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Houthi forces have imposed a total siege on Taiz, closing the last major supply route and isolating the city from Aden. This action has triggered severe humanitarian consequences, including critical shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine, with hospitals facing imminent collapse. Concurrently, Yemeni government forces have launched a counter-offensive, conducting strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz, leading to significant displacement and civilian casualties.
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