Taiz

Taiz is a city in Yemen that has been a major battleground in the ongoing civil war. It is located between the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, and the government-held port city of Aden.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to recent Saudi-led airstrikes that resulted in dozens of casualties and intensified fighting as the Houthis attempt to isolate the city.

Latest on Taiz

• Houthis say Saudi strikes on Yemen's Taiz leave dozens of casualties
• More than 70 people died in fighting around Taiz as the Houthis isolated the city from Aden, according to sources on both sides.

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