Houthi siege of Taiz leaves trapped residents facing catastrophe

Al Jazeera reports the Houthis' month-long siege of Taiz blocks food, water, fuel and medical supplies from reaching the city, with warnings of a catastrophe. Fighting with government forces continues across Taiz, Al-Jawf and Lahij.

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• Houthis’ monthlong siege on Taiz creating hell for trapped Yemenis (Al Jazeera)
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