Yemen's third-largest city, Taiz, is surrounded, with government fighters attempting to halt Houthi advances backed by Saudi airpower. But airpower is unlikely to reverse Houthi gains; civilians can't wait for access to reopen.
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Yemen: Taiz faces humanitarian disaster as Houthis tighten siege
Yemeni forces stall Houthi advances on Taiz, but a tightening siege has cut off supplies, worsening the humanitarian crisis and fuelling displacement fears.