Taiz

Yemen: Giving birth in the face of persistent obstacles in Taiz

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Nogood Mohammad Ahmed Shamsan was lying under the covers of her bed, exhausted. She rested her left hand on her belly trying to provide comfort while she drew long, slow breaths. Next to Nogood was her mother sitting in a chair, making sure that her daughter was comfortable and that she tended to her needs. … Read more

Yemen: Seeking healthcare in Taiz, a city split by a frontline

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“The constant fear and the feeling of being close to death is horrific,” says Wafa Muhammad Abdullah. “We have been bombarded with shells. A shell once hit my sister and injured one of her eyes. I can never forget seeing her bleeding.” “We run and hide when the bombing starts,” Wafa says. “My children hide … Read more