WorldBurning rubbish chokes Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz

Waste has piled up in Taiz since early October, as fuel shortages and sniper fire near the main landfill prevent collection. Residents are burning rubbish in the streets, exposing neighbourhoods to smoke and foul odours. The Houthi siege has lasted a month as fighting escalates, worsening the city’s breakdown in basic services.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-05 14:17Original