Houthi Siege on Taiz Threatens Millions, Violates International Law

A human rights organization reports that the Houthi militia's siege on Taiz, Yemen, is exacerbating the suffering of over 2.5 million people. The siege restricts civilian movement, hindering access to food, medicine, and other essential supplies. Rights groups warn that this could rise to the level of war crimes. The Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has condemned the siege as a humanitarian crime and a religious issue. Fifteen Yemeni and international human rights organizations have joined together to call for an end to the siege, citing the threat it poses to millions of residents, including a large number of internally displaced persons.