Taiz Authorities Call for UN Probe into Alleged Houthi Use of Chemical Weapons

The local government of Taiz has formally requested an urgent technical investigation into reports that Houthi militia forces are deploying artillery shells suspected of containing internationally banned chemical or toxic agents.

In an official statement released by the governorate’s media office, authorities reported receiving consistent field accounts from multiple frontlines, most recently in Al-Aqaroud and Kahlan, detailing the use of munitions believed to be carrying prohibited toxic substances. These reports follow a series of earlier incidents in which civilians and resistance fighters exhibited symptoms of severe respiratory distress and loss of consciousness, underscoring the necessity for professional forensic analysis and medical verification.

Taiz officials have urged national agencies to dispatch a specialized technical team to examine the affected sites, document the physical evidence, and determine the nature of the chemical agents involved. Furthermore, the local government has called upon the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations to provide the necessary support to ensure that these investigations are conducted in accordance with rigorous international standards.

The local administration placed full responsibility on the Houthi militia for these actions, labeling them a direct threat to civilian safety and security. They warned that the continued use of banned weaponry constitutes a grave violation of international law and asserted that any confirmed findings would be utilized to pursue legal accountability against those responsible through the appropriate judicial mechanisms.

Reaffirming its commitment to the protection of civilian populations, the Taiz authority stated that its armed forces remain prepared to counter such escalations. Officials emphasized that the employment of prohibited combat methods will not yield the militia's strategic objectives and vowed to maintain a defensive posture to safeguard the region’s residents.