Today, Friday, the city witnessed a massive protest rally demanding a serious stance by the UN and internationals to lift the Houthi blockade, open the main roads and end the suffering of civilians facing bombings, sniping and deprivation of food and medicine. Participants called for going beyond statements of concern and condemnation and taking practical steps to ensure unrestricted access to basic needs and humanitarian supplies, and to hold those responsible for violations accountable. They also confirmed their identification with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and condemned the attacks by the Houthis on its civilian objects and the attempts to harm the Holy Lands, and called on the residents of Taiz to join forces and support the efforts to lift the siege and complete the liberation of the province.