Taiz eastern road closure strands residents, doubles travel burden

The eastern gate of Taiz has been closed, forcing residents onto longer, costlier routes and worsening access for patients, students, and families. The closure reverses two years of improved connectivity via the Taiz–Al-Hubban road, though it remains unclear whether this is a siege tactic or a precautionary measure. The development signals renewed restrictions in a key Yemeni front, likely tied to ongoing Houthi–government tensions.