Houthis continue targeting civilians in Taiz and Lahj, Yemeni official warns
A senior Yemeni official says Houthi attacks on civilians in Taiz and Lahj threaten residents and maritime traffic near Bab Al-Mandab.
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AIThe deputy director of the Yemeni prime minister’s office, Dr. Mutab Baziyad, said that the Houthi group continues to target civilians in the provinces of Taiz and Lahj, describing these attacks as part of efforts to establish new positions near the Bab Al-Mandab area and international shipping lanes.
In remarks to Al Ekhbariya TV, Baziyad explained that attempts to besiege cities and provinces and cut off main roads pose a direct threat to civilians, adding that the ongoing developments are worsening the suffering of residents and exacerbating the displacement crisis in affected areas.
The Yemeni official also noted that the situation around Taiz and Lahj raises concerns about its impact on local populations and maritime navigation, given the strategic importance of Bab Al-Mandab as a vital international trade route.