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Recent clashes between government and Houthi forces in Taiz displaced thousands of people.
Some displaced residents had already fled conflict and were living in camps.
Houthi forces launched an offensive using missiles, drones, and ground attacks on western fronts of Taiz governorate.
Saudi-backed government forces responded with military reinforcements and counterattacks.
Why it mattersEscalating fighting in Taiz can drive further civilian displacement and worsen Yemen’s already severe humanitarian strain.
More context
One report said at least 25 people were killed in fighting in southwestern Taiz province.
That report said 15 government soldiers and 10 Houthi members died in the assault on positions in Maqbanah and Al-Kadha.
Residents said the escalation triggered a new wave of displacement.
Analysts and sources cited the threat to vital roadways and broader regional tensions.