Fighting Rages in Yemen as Civilian Toll From Houthi-Saudi Conflict Worsens
New clashes have been reported in Yemen as the Houthis increase pressure on the city of Taiz. The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is taking a growing toll on civilians.
New clashes have been reported in Yemen as the Houthi movement puts more pressure on the city of Taiz, The New York Times reported on October 17. The toll on civilians from the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is also worsening.
Why Taiz matters
Taiz is a strategically located city that links the government-held south of the country with the Red Sea. The increased Houthi pressure on it is therefore significant for the course of the wider conflict in Yemen.
What is known
According to the source, fighting in Yemen is continuing, and the new clashes are tied to the pressure on Taiz. The published excerpt gives no further details, such as casualty figures, specific battle locations or losses on either side.
