Taiz faces humanitarian crisis as Houthi siege intensifies

Taiz siege Houthi militia humanitarian crisis Yemen civil war fuel blockade

The city of Taiz, Yemen's third-largest urban center, is facing an intensifying humanitarian crisis as Houthi militias tighten their siege by blocking key supply routes. Local authorities report that the closure of roads has prevented the entry of drinking water, food, medicine, and fuel, leading to the cessation of essential services including electricity, water networks, and waste collection.

Recent military escalations have seen Houthi forces seize Al Turba, south of Taiz, cutting off a major supply artery. This has caused fuel prices on the black market to triple, rising from 30,000 to 90,000 Yemeni rials for 20 liters. Health officials warn that hospitals are at imminent risk of running out of diesel fuel, which could prove catastrophic for patients.

The conflict has triggered massive displacement, with reports indicating over 140,000 people were forcibly displaced in the Taiz governorate in a single week, while other estimates suggest 80,000 have fled due to recent fighting. The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that it is unable to reach over 600,000 people in the area who depend on humanitarian aid, as wheat flour stocks are nearing depletion.

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Ansar Allah · Houthi movement · Houthis · Nebil Shamsan · Nebil Shamshan · Rashad al-Alimi · Taiz · United Nations · United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · United Nations World Food Programme · Yemen

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi militias have surrounded Taiz by closing all roads for 15 days. www.indyturk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The siege in Taiz is causing civilian deaths.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Electricity, water, and waste collection services in Taiz have ceased due to fuel blockades. www.indyturk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hospitals in Taiz face an imminent risk of running out of diesel fuel. fakti.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 140,000 people were forcibly displaced in the Taiz governorate last week.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces seized Al Turba, located south of Taiz, on October 4. fakti.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 80,000 people have fled during the recent fighting. novini247.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Black market gasoline prices rose from 30,000 to 90,000 Yemeni rials for 20 liters. fakti.bg