Krieg im Jemen: Stadt Tais im Jemen eingekesselt - Menschen leben in Angst

Jemen is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of residents in the city of Tais are cut off from the outside world due to the advancing Huthi rebels. The Shiite militia has been attempting to completely encircle the city for weeks, possibly aiming to drive out the government and its allied fighters. Tais, after Sanaa and Aden, is the third-largest city in the country and has been repeatedly contested throughout the ongoing civil war spanning ten years.

Residents struggle to procure the essentials, with one triple mother stating they have gone on a strenuous search for a gas cylinder or even flour and water. Many items are no longer available at the markets due to the intensified blockade. Others report that diesel and household water are scarce. Some vendors are allegedly stockpiling goods, further exacerbating the situation.

Prices for food and fuel have been rising. Many areas, including those used by humanitarian workers, are no longer accessible due to ongoing clashes. The World Food Program (WFP) reported that around 800,000 people nationwide may now be left without assistance, with 600,000 of them residing in Tais. The Huthi have been besieging Tais since 2015, blocking major roads leading to the city and preventing residents from leaving at control points.

The de facto siege has lasted for years, with the situation worsening in 2024 as roads were partially reopened only to have Tais recaptured by the Huthi militia. One resident, Abdullah al-Hadsch, stated that he and his family had to flee to Aden, a 17-hour journey, due to fears of a Huthi takeover. They had to stay in an expensive hotel despite financial concerns. He hopes that Yemen can return to a state of "peace and harmony."