# Houthis’ monthlong siege on Taiz creates hell for trapped Yemenis

https://mins.news/en/item/128901

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-04 10:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/houthis-one-month-siege-on-taiz-is-creating-hell-for-yemenis-stuck-there?traffic_source=rss

> The Houthi siege of Taiz has lasted 30 days, affecting hundreds of thousands. The UN has repeatedly warned of a catastrophe as food, water, fuel and medicine become scarce, while blocked roads hamper travel and keep families apart. A returning family described being stopped at checkpoints and forced to wait amid clashes.

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