Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis

In September 2026, renewed fighting in Taiz, Yemen, caused large-scale displacement, with civilians like Mohammed fleeing their villages for the city. The war has severely disrupted roads and port operations, hindering humanitarian aid for those affected. The Houthis' rapid advance in September, including taking control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait, has worsened the humanitarian crisis. Many displaced people are living in overcrowded camps with limited access to food, healthcare, and sanitation.