UN reports deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen's Taiz due to blocked roads

The UN has warned that the situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz is deteriorating: road blockages and insecurity are hindering the delivery of fuel, medicines and other vital goods. The number of displaced people in Yemen has exceeded 250,000 as of October 17.

Javlon TursunovFirst published on tafs uz 21 October 2026 at 00:412 min read

The key facts

UN: road blockages and insecurity are blocking deliveries of fuel and essential supplies to Taiz
The number of displaced people in Yemen has risen to more than 250,000 as of October 17 (previously around 213,000 was reported)
Shelter is the top need of newly displaced families, according to UNHCR

UN warns of deteriorating situation in Taiz

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at a briefing on Tuesday that the situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz is 'deteriorating', citing reports from colleagues on the ground. According to him, 'the closure of roads and insecurity are preventing the flow of vital commodities, including fuel, into the city and surrounding areas, putting millions of people at risk of losing access to basic necessities and services'.

Call to open the roads

Dujarric stressed that the UN and its partners are doing everything possible to support those in need and to deliver goods, services and medicines to Taiz, but 'humanitarian efforts will not be able to meet these needs if basic commodities cannot get into the city'. 'The roads must be opened,' he added.

Rising number of displaced people

Citing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Dujarric warned that the crisis is leading to further displacement within the country. According to him, displacement 'continues to rise sharply across the country, reaching more than a quarter of a million people as of October 17 — compared to the roughly 213,000 reported earlier'. He added that 'shelter remains the most frequently cited need among newly displaced families'.