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Yemen· TaizHouthi rebels encircle Yemen's third-largest city Taiz, sparking fear
Houthi rebels have encircled Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, leading to fear among its over one million residents and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, primarily between the Houthi movement and the internationally recognized government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and facing famine.
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Intense Clashes Reported in Taiz Governorate Amidst Houthi Siege
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoHouthi rebels are encircling Taiz, leading to fear and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Yemeni government forces are engaged in heavy clashes and repelling Houthi attacks in Taiz.
Reports indicate Iranian commanders were killed in an operations room near Taiz.
Houthi shelling has resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, and damage to infrastructure like hospitals.
Houthi rebels encircle Yemen's third-largest city Taiz, sparking fear
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoHouthi rebels are encircling Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, causing fear among residents and exacerbating the humanitarian situation.
Houthi forces are making advances and engaging in fierce clashes around Taiz, with reports of them besieging government-backed forces.
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