The United Nations is demanding immediate access for humanitarian aid to Taiz, Yemen, a city currently under siege. Pro-Iran Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking crucial supply routes. This blockade prevents aid from reaching the country’s third-largest city and its population. The key road linking Taiz to Aden, the interim capital and seat of the internationally-recognized government backed by Saudi Arabia, is currently blocked. UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued a statement stressing the urgent need to facilitate the passage of aid into Taiz. The situation raises concerns about the well-being of residents due to lack of supplies.