Human rights violations – Continuous killing despite the silence of the guns – First half of 2023
Despite the continuation of the unofficially declared truce, the widespread military confrontations have clearly calmed down over the past six months, but Taiz has remained outside that equation, as the war there has not stopped or even its suffering has been alleviated due to the Houthi militia’s siege of the city for more than eight consecutive years.
The siege remains an ongoing war crime until this moment, and as it continues, serious violations continue in several areas, including continued bombing and direct sniping, blocking roads, planting mines, forced displacement and other horrific violations.
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Siege of Taiz & Human rights violations
Taiz is one of the Yemeni cities that has been under continuous siege since April 2015, and it is imposed by the Houthi rebel forces. This blockade includes cutting off the land, sea and air routes that connect the city to the rest of the world. Houthi forces are closing vital ports and facilities, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid and basic goods.
The lives of the residents of Taiz have been catastrophically affected as a result of this blockade. Basic services such as electricity, water, and health services have stopped, and the supply chain that supplies the city with food, medicine, and fuel has been severed. The prices of basic commodities have risen excessively, and it has become difficult for families to meet their basic needs. In addition, diseases spread and health conditions worsened, exposing children, women and the elderly to serious health risks. April report
Despite the continuous efforts of humanitarian organizations and the international community to intervene and alleviate the suffering of the residents of Taiz, the siege is still in place and continues to exacerbate the human tragedy in the city. The international community must make greater and more cooperative efforts to lift the blockade and facilitate humanitarian access to the besieged population in Taiz. This requires a comprehensive political solution and constructive dialogue between the warring parties to achieve peace and restore stability in the city.
