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Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:27:22 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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