The Houthis have besieged the Yemeni city of Taiz for about a month, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet reported that food, water, fuel and medical supplies are unable to reach the city because of the blockade. Al Jazeera English reported that the blockade has led to warnings that a catastrophe could occur. Yemenis stuck in the city are described as living in dire conditions. It is not yet known who issued the warnings or how many people are trapped in Taiz. It is also not known whether the Houthis have commented on the blockade.
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Houthi siege of Yemen's Taiz has left supplies unable to reach city, Al Jazeera English reports
The outlet says the Yemeni city has been besieged for about a month, prompting warnings that a catastrophe could occur.
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- Al Jazeera English reports the Houthis have besieged Taiz for about a month.
- Food, water, fuel and medical supplies are unable to reach the city, the outlet reports.
- The blockade has led to warnings that a catastrophe could occur, according to the outlet.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishHouthis’ monthlong siege on Taiz creating hell for trapped Yemenis