Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Taizz, Yemen, as Houthi Encirclement Blocks Aid

The humanitarian situation in Yemen's third-largest city, Taizz, has drastically deteriorated since October 2026, following the Houthi armed group's full encirclement of the city and attacks on its main supply route. This has led to severe shortages of fuel, food, water, medicine, and cooking gas, significantly hindering humanitarian access and exacerbating the long-running crisis.