Tensions in Yemen’s Taiz province have escalated as government forces and Houthi rebels clash over control of key towns, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes. The fighting has disrupted traffic on major highways that link the interior to the Red Sea coast, raising concerns about supply lines for both humanitarian aid and military logistics. Local authorities warn that further skirmishes could jeopardize the region’s fragile stability, while international observers call for an immediate ceasefire to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
Government-Houthi clashes in Taiz intensify, displacing thousands and threatening vital roadways to the Red Sea coast.