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Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.
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City in Janad, Yemen
Taiz is a city in southwestern Yemen. It is located in the Yemeni highlands near the port city of Mocha on the Red Sea at an elevation of about 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. It is the capital of Taiz Governorate. As of 2023, the city had an estimated population of approximately 940,600 residents, making it the third largest city in Yemen.
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Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance. The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human rights abuses, including targeting civilians and using child soldiers.
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The Houthis are laying siege to the strategic city of Taiz as the government works to advance along the coast.
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