Yemen’s Houthis detain 20 UN staff in latest raid
Summary
The Houthi authorities in Yemen have detained around 20 United Nations staff after raiding a UN facility in the capital, Sanaa. The detained individuals, including local and international staff, were taken from various UN agencies. The UN is working to resolve the issue and has faced similar actions in the past from the Houthis.Key Facts
- Yemen's Houthi authorities detained around 20 UN employees in Sanaa.
- These employees belong to different UN agencies, such as the World Food Programme and UNICEF.
- Houthis confiscated communication equipment at the UN facility.
- A total of more than 50 UN staff members have been detained by the Houthis recently.
- The UN has denied Houthis' claims that staff members are spying for Israel.
- The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson has called for an end to these detentions.
- The situation adds to Yemen’s already severe humanitarian crisis, with millions needing aid.
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