UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all UN staff detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen after seven more employees were seized. The UN has suspended all staff movements in Houthi-held areas following the latest arrests. Guterres condemned the 'arbitrary detention' of aid workers, highlighting the impact it has on the UN's ability to assist millions in need.
UN secretary general António Guterres has demanded the release of all UN staff in Yemen after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels detained seven more employees.UN secretary general António Guterres has demanded the release of all UN staff in Yemen after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels detained seven more employees.
The Houthis have detained dozens of staff from the UN and other humanitarian organisations, most since the middle of last year.Following the latest swoop, the UN has suspended “all official movements into and within” areas held by the Houthis, the office of the resident UN coordinator for Yemen said.
Relisting the group will trigger a review of UN agencies and other NGOs working in Yemen that receive US funding, according to the executive order signed on Wednesday. In June, the rebels detained 13 UN personnel, including six employees of the Human Rights Office, and more than 50 NGO staff, plus an embassy staff member.
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