Yemen: Huthis must open Ta’iz roads immediately as thousands of civilians’ lives are at risk

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According to Amnesty International, the Huthi de facto authorities must immediately open vital roads in and around Ta’iz city as fighting intensifies between Huthis and government forces near densely populated areas. Amnesty International stated that the Huthis have tightened control around Ta’iz after cutting off the main road connecting Ta’iz to Aden in October, pushing the city to the brink of a severe humanitarian disaster. UN agencies report that blocked aid has put access to food, water, and healthcare for hundreds of thousands at grave risk. Heba Morayef, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa, stated that residents of Ta’iz have endured years of hardship and once again find themselves trapped and facing severe shortages. According to the UN Human Rights Office, between 1 August and 19 October, 32 civilians were killed and 115 injured across Taiz governorate. The organization urged the Huthis to remove obstacles to aid and called on the international community to step up support.