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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels

NPR By The Associated Press Oct 24, 2026 · 2:04 AM 3 views 0 comments

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Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has struggled with water issues for over a decade, but the situation has worsened in recent weeks.

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