Yemen Houthi conflict and civilian displacement 2026
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Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
Government forces launched a counteroffensive in al-Jarahi district.
OCHA said about 1,800 families have been displaced over the past two days as fighting escalated in Taiz.
The Yemeni government warned that any Houthi movement towards the Bab al-Mandeb strait would face “harsh attrition.”
Houthi attacks on Yemen's Taiz escalate, displacing civilians
The Houthis launched an offensive against government forces on the western fronts of Taiz governorate early Thursday morning.
Since early August, the Houthis have launched deadly missile, drone and ground attacks against government forces in several governorates including Marib, Taiz, Hodeidah and al-Dhale.
Pro-government fighter Yahiya Lutf said the Houthis launched attacks attempting to cut the main road between Taiz city and the Red Sea coast.