Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Summary
Taiz, a city in Yemen, is under a new siege by the Houthi group after they captured nearby areas and cut off the main road into the city. This siege is causing severe shortages of food, fuel, water, and medicine for millions of residents, making life very difficult.Key Facts
- Taiz experienced a major siege by the Houthis from 2015 to 2016.
- The Houthis control large parts of northern Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa.
- In early September 2024, Houthis launched an attack and took the port city of Mocha and district Dhubab near Taiz.
- By October 4, the Houthis captured al-Turbah, cutting the last main road linking Taiz city to government areas.
- The siege blocks most main and secondary roads, affecting around 3 million people in Taiz governorate.
- Food, fuel, water, and medical supplies are very limited in Taiz due to the blockade.
- An important route connecting Taiz to Houthi-controlled northern Yemen was reopened earlier in 2024 but has since been closed again.
- The recent siege is described as more serious and wide-reaching than the one from 2015.
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