UN Confirms 11 Staffers Detained by Houthi Rebels in Yemen

UN Confirms 11 Staffers Detained by Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Houthi fighters and tribesmen stage a rally against the U.S. and UK strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sanaa, Yemen, on Jan. 14, 2024. AP Photo
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Houthi rebels in Yemen have detained 11 United Nations international staff members, a U.N. spokesperson confirmed on June 7.

“We are very concerned about these developments, and we are actively seeking clarification from the Houthi de facto authorities regarding the circumstances of these detentions and most importantly to ensure the immediate access to those U.N. personnel,” U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said.