Yemen and the region
Taiz seeks inquiry into suspect shells; agreement to support education
Taiz authorities requested an investigation into reports of shells containing potentially toxic substances, without independent proof of chemical weapons use. An education support agreement was announced, while a local report of a gas-truck drivers’ strike in Marib remains unverified.
Summary
- AttributedTaiz authorities seek an inquiry into suspect shells; chemical substances have not been independently established.
- ConfirmedEducation support agreement covers 6 governorates; the announced beneficiaries are targets, not completed deliveries.
- UnverifiedReport of a gas-truck drivers’ strike in Safer; the extent of the stoppage and circumstances of the killing are not independently confirmed.
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- AttributedTaiz
Taiz authorities seek inquiry into reports of shells suspected of containing toxic substances
Taiz local authorities said they received reports from the Al-Aqrood and Kahlan fronts of Houthi shells suspected of containing toxic substances. They called for a technical investigation, documentation of cases of breathing difficulties and fainting, and UN support for verification. These are reports from a party to the conflict, not proof of chemical weapons use; no independent laboratory report or investigation findings were available.
Source: sabanew.net belqees.net - UnverifiedMarib
Local report says gas-truck loading stopped in Safer after a driver was killed
Citing local sources and drivers, Aden Al Ghad reported that Idris Mohammed Al-Kadhhi was shot dead on the Al-Ruwayk road in Marib and that drivers announced a strike and suspended loading from Safer. No statement from the gas company or authorities was available to confirm the extent or duration of the stoppage, and the circumstances of the killing were not independently confirmed. The report does not establish that gas production stopped or that a general supply shortage occurred.
Source: adngad.net - ConfirmedYemen
KSrelief and Ensan agree to support education in 6 governorates
The Saudi Press Agency announced an agreement between KSrelief and the Ensan charity to implement the Bags of Hope project in Yemen. The project aims to support education and reduce school dropouts in Hadramout, Shabwa, Taiz, Hajjah, Marib and Abyan, with around 22,000 intended beneficiaries. The signing is confirmed; the announcement does not mean the bags have been distributed or beneficiaries have already received support.
Source: spa.gov.sa sabanew.net