UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
Summary
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has urged the release of 11 UN staff members arrested by the Houthi authorities in Yemen. These workers were taken during raids on several UN-associated organizations. The Houthis have been controlling Yemen's capital since 2014.Key Facts
- 11 UN staff members were arrested by Houthi authorities in Yemen.
- The arrests occurred during raids on the World Food Programme, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization.
- The UN Secretary-General has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the detained staff.
- The Houthis have not provided an explanation for the arrests.
- 23 other UN workers have been held since 2021, and one has died in custody earlier this year.
- The Houthis have also detained about 20 Yemeni employees of the US embassy for three years.
- The UN claims these arrests hinder their efforts to provide aid and promote peace in Yemen.
- Tensions have increased following an Israeli attack that killed the Houthi prime minister and other officials.
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