Yemen Crisis: 800,000 Cut Off from Food Aid as Houthi Blockades Bite

The UN's World Food Programme has issued a stark warning that hundreds of thousands of people in Yemen are now cut off from life-saving food aid. In the city of Taiz, Yemen's third-largest, some 600,000 people who were already dependent on assistance can no longer be reached. The blockage is being enforced by Houthi rebels, who are pushing to take control from Yemen's Saudi-backed government, leaving aid agencies unable to deliver vital supplies. DW's David Levitz speaks with Katy Crosby from Prosper Global, an aid organization providing food assistance in Yemen, about the dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Taiz. The interview sheds light on the practical challenges of reaching those in need and the urgent need for access. The situation remains critical as fighting continues and roads remain blocked. This report from DW News highlights the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen, where millions are already on the brink of famine. The inability to reach Taiz could have devastating consequences for the most vulnerable. Watch the full interview to understand the scale of the crisis and what aid groups are calling for.