Yemeni Government to Close Vital Eastern Gateway to Taiz on Security Grounds
Automated summary•2 October 2026 at 17:27
The Yemeni government has decided to close the eastern entrance to the city of Taiz on Saturday, citing security concerns.
The planned closure comes amid a military escalation involving confrontations with Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis.
The decision affects a vital access point to Taiz, placing the city’s eastern gateway at the centre of the government’s latest security measures.
The announcement did not specify how long the closure would last or what arrangements, if any, would be made for passage through the entrance.
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