Yemen: Deepening concerns for Taiz City as aid is blocked from entering
What was announced
Aid agencies warned on Friday of the fast-developing humanitarian emergency inside Taiz City in Yemen, which has been encircled by de facto Houthi forces fighting government troops along the country’s west coast.
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- Published 2026-10-23 12:00:00 UTC
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