Explainer-Why is the battle for Yemen's Taiz so important?

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Explainer-Why is the battle for Yemen's Taiz so important?

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Yemen’s city of Taiz has become a major front in the renewed civil war between Iran-aligned Houthi forces and the internationally recognized government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition. Houthi forces have encircled the city by cutting its main road south to Aden, driving displacement and worsening the humanitarian crisis.

By Angus McDowall Oct 16 (Reuters) - The city of Taiz is rapidly emerging as the most important battlefront in Yemen's reignited civil war, pitting the Iran-allied Houthis against the internationally recognised government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition. Houthi forces have encircled Taiz in recent weeks by cutting its main road south to Aden, causing widespread displacement and worsening a humanitarian crisis. Here's what you need to know: WHY IS TAIZ SO IMPORTANT?

World Security Conflict Politics Health Taiz Yemen civil war Houthis Saudi-led coalition encirclement displacement humanitarian crisis

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