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Houthis expand extortion to Yemen coast
The western coastal regions of Yemen, especially the districts of Hays and Al-Mokha, are facing a severe humanitarian and economic crisis following the Houthis' control over them. The group has imposed coercive measures that include levies, tolls, and the transfer of government and private assets, in addition to restrictions on currency trading and targeting the vital port of Al-Mokha. These actions have led to a halt in commercial and banking activities, a sharp rise in commodity prices, and the displacement of thousands of families. The group has also targeted the agricultural and fishing sectors, imposing forced levies to fund its military escalation and recruit fighters. This situation is worsening the humanitarian crisis and threatening a larger catastrophe that requires urgent international intervention.
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