# Mapping the siege of Yemen’s Taiz and its toll on families

https://mins.news/en/item/118813

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-28 09:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/mapping-the-siege-of-yemens-taiz-and-the-price-families-are-paying?traffic_source=rss

> Three weeks into Taiz’s siege, food and fuel prices have doubled, while many families struggle to afford essentials. Closed roads and fuel stations, lost jobs and rising water costs are disrupting cooking, schooling and access to care.

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