Arab League asked Houthis to lift restrictions, warning of "humanitarian disaster" in Taiz

According to the statement published on the Arab League's website, Fahmy demanded that the restrictions imposed by the Houthis on the delivery of aid and materials to Taiz be lifted immediately.

Stating that he is "deeply concerned" about the deterioration of health conditions in Taiz, Fehmi stated that there is a serious shortage of fuel, oxygen, medicine and medical supplies in hospitals, and therefore basic health services, including the operation of incubators for premature and newborn babies, are in danger of stopping.

Fehmi emphasized that continuing to prevent the delivery of aid "directly endangers the lives of children and patients."

The Secretary General of the Arab League noted that it is unacceptable for civilians to be deprived of healthcare and humanitarian aid.

"Saving lives cannot be postponed or subjected to any political or military calculation," Fahmy said. he said.

Fahmi, who wanted to ensure the safe passage of patients and medical teams, held the Houthis responsible for the humanitarian consequences resulting from the continuation of the restrictions.

Fahmi emphasized that violations should be investigated and those who are found to prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid, instill fear in civilians or endanger their lives should be held accountable.

Calling on humanitarian aid organizations and relevant parties to take immediate action, Fehmi demanded that the fuel, oxygen and medicine needs of hospitals be met and that these materials be delivered in a safe, sustainable and unhindered manner so that health services do not stop.

UN: Vital aid is being blocked from reaching Taiz

In the statement made yesterday by the United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), it was warned that the humanitarian situation in the city of Taiz continues to worsen due to the cutting of vital supply routes and increasing pressure on basic services.

In the statement, it was stated that the roads reaching the city from the regions controlled by the Yemeni government are still cut or closed due to conflicts, and this situation prevents the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid and commercial products.

It has been recorded that approximately 330 thousand people have been displaced throughout Yemen due to conflicts since the beginning of August.

It was stated that 40 percent of the displaced people in Yemen were in Taiz and the number of these people was approximately 140 thousand.

Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Iran-backed Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014.