Why is everyone fighting over the Yemeni city of Taiz?
The city of Taiz has become a major conflict arena in Yemen, and has rapidly come to the fore as the most important fighting front in the war that has flared up again, between the Ansar Allah Houthi movement supported by Iran and the internationally recognized government supported by a Saudi-led coalition. What is the importance of this Yemeni city?
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The city of Taiz has become a major conflict arena in Yemen, and has rapidly come to the fore as the most important fighting front in the war that has flared up again, between the Ansar Allah Houthi movement supported by Iran and the internationally recognized government supported by a Saudi-led coalition.
Its hospitals are experiencing extreme difficulties in continuing to provide life-saving services in light of severe shortages of fuel, oxygen, medicines and medical supplies.
Her children are now facing the dangers of hunger, lack of safe drinking water, and the spread of diseases with the escalation of fighting, according to international organizations.
Houthi forces have encircled the city in the past few weeks, causing widespread displacement and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
What is the importance of this Yemeni city?
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