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YACC Highlights Discrepancies Surrounding Blockade Claims in Yemen
YACC examined regional transport conditions in Yemen, contrasting maritime traffic and aviation disputes in Houthi-controlled areas with the ongoing blockade in Taiz.
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Referencing data cited by the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, YACC noted that 273 commercial vessels carrying food, fuel, and trade supplies discharged cargo at the ports of Al-Hudaydah, As-Salif, and Ras Isa between January and September 2026. The organization also addressed complications regarding Sana'a International Airport, stating that proposed flight arrangements to Amman were hindered by Houthi demands for direct flights to Iran.
The report emphasized that the severe and overlooked blockade remains in Taiz, where residents have faced prolonged road closures and travel constraints, drawing sustained United Nations appeals for safe humanitarian corridors to deliver food and medical aid.