On Taiz Front Line, Government Loyalists Face Ansar Allah’s Push for Control

Ansar Allah is attempting to take control of the Yemeni city of Taiz, where soldiers loyal to the government are positioned on the front lines.

A rare reporting visit to the conflict zone offered a glimpse of the confrontation, with access to front-line positions alongside government-aligned troops.

The visit placed reporters near the struggle over the city as Ansar Allah sought to secure control. The accompanying soldiers were identified as loyal to the government.

The brief account gave no further details about the fighting, casualties or changes in territorial control. It did not establish the outcome of the group’s effort to capture Taiz.