Inside the ‘kill box’: The Yemenis who stayed behind in Houthi-held Mocha

Residents remaining in the Red Sea port city of Mocha, currently held by Houthi forces, report increasingly dire living conditions. Civilians trapped in the area describe the city as a 'kill box' due to the ongoing conflict and the severe humanitarian challenges resulting from the military standoff.

The situation highlights the plight of non-combatants caught in contested territories within Yemen. As the conflict persists, those who stayed behind face restricted movement, limited resources, and the constant threat of violence, underscoring the broader impact of the regional war on local populations.