Taiz Under Deadly Siege as Shabwah Death Toll Rises
Taiz is facing a deadly siege while the death toll in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate continues to rise, according to Al Jazeera. The developments underscore the worsening humanitarian and security situation in Yemen’s ongoing conflict. Civilians in both areas face mounting risks as fighting and restrictions intensify.
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