The United Nations has warned that time is running out to bring relief to the besieged city of Taiz in Yemen, where more than 800,000 people have been cut off from aid since the Houthi forces encircled the city in early October.
According to the UN, the blockade has halted the flow of essential supplies, leaving residents without food, medicine and other basic necessities. The figure of 800,000 reflects the number of people who have been unable to receive humanitarian assistance for several weeks.
Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, has been a focal point of the country’s protracted conflict. The city’s isolation has intensified an already dire humanitarian situation, with residents facing shortages of clean water, fuel and medical care.
UN officials have described the crisis in Taiz as “deepening” and urged all parties to the conflict to allow unfettered access for aid agencies. They warned that without immediate action, the situation could worsen further, threatening the lives of thousands of civilians.
Humanitarian groups are calling for a rapid, coordinated effort to restore supply routes and secure safe corridors for aid deliveries into Taiz, emphasizing the urgent need to prevent a further humanitarian catastrophe.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
