Houthi rebels raid a UN facility in Yemen’s capital, but all staff are reported safe
Summary
Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, raided a United Nations facility in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, but all 15 international staff members are safe. This is part of a larger pattern of crackdowns on the UN and other international groups in areas controlled by the Houthis. The UN is working to ensure the safety of its staff and maintain operations in Yemen despite ongoing challenges.Key Facts
- Houthi rebels raided a UN facility in Sanaa, Yemen.
- All 15 U.N. staff members in the facility at the time are safe.
- The UN is in contact with authorities to ensure safety.
- The Houthis have detained more than 50 people, including aid workers and past U.S. embassy staff.
- The UN suspended operations in Saada province due to previous detentions.
- Yemen's civil war began in 2014 when the Houthis took control of Sanaa.
- A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to attempt to restore Yemen’s government.
- Recent deals have reduced attacks between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
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