Mapping the siege of Yemen’s Taiz, and the price families are paying
Summary
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, has been cut off since early October after its two land routes closed, disrupting supplies and work. The United Nations reported that available food and fuel prices had more than doubled, water production had fallen by half, and families were struggling to afford food, water and cooking fuel.Key Facts
- Taiz has about 1 million residents, within Yemen’s population of roughly 43 million.
- The Houthis took al-Turbah by October 4, cutting the main Taiz-Al-Turbah-Aden Road.
- Government-aligned forces closed the eastern al-Houban crossing on October 3, citing attempted Houthi incursions.
- The United Nations warned on October 20 that road closures and insecurity were blocking vital supplies.
- Prices for food and fuel still available in Taiz had more than doubled, according to the article.
- Taiz’s water production had fallen by half, and the cost of tanker-delivered water had roughly tripled, according to UN officials.
- Yousef Farhan lost his cucumber-selling income after shelling and the siege forced the school where he worked to close.
- Families in Taiz reported relying on limited foods, cooking with firewood and facing disruptions to children’s schooling.
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