The humanitarian situation in Taiz, Yemen, is deteriorating rapidly as water, gas, and food supplies dwindle due to ongoing conflict and Houthi encirclement. Aid workers from Oxfam report that the city, home to over 900,000 residents, is experiencing severe shortages, with prices for basic goods skyrocketing and hospitals struggling to provide care.
The escalation of violence follows the breakdown of a ceasefire, and international aid has significantly decreased, with donor countries contributing only a fraction of the necessary funds for relief efforts. The UN has called for increased access for aid workers as the blockade continues to exacerbate the crisis, raising concerns about potential outbreaks of disease and further casualties.