UN, Yemen and Houthi

UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels' stronghold in Yemen after more staff detentions
The United Nations said Monday it suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they detained eight more U.N. staffers, affecting the global response to one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.
UN halts operations in Yemen Houthi stronghold after detentions
The United Nations announced the suspension of its activities in Yemen's Saada region, a Houthi stronghold, after the rebels detained multiple personnel there this year.
UN temporarily halts operations in Yemen after staff detentions by Houthis
This extraordinary and temporary measure seeks to balance imperative to stay and deliver with need to have safety and security of UN personnel and its partners guaranteed,' says spokesman - Anadolu Aj
UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained
The UN said the ‘extraordinary and temporary measure’ was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel.
U.N. Operations in Yemen Sa'ada Region Halted Amid Houthi Detentions
The United Nations halted operations in Yemen's Sa'ada region after Houthi authorities detained U.N. staff. The move aims to safeguard personnel while negotiating their release and ensuring safe humanitarian delivery.
UN suspends travel into Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen after staffers detained
The Houthis have previously detained UN staffers, as well as individuals associated with the then US Embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.View on euronews
UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebel stronghold in Yemen after staff abductions
The United Nations says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they detained eight more U.N. staffers
U.N. Suspends Humanitarian Work in Yemeni Area After Houthis Detain More Staff
The total employees arrested since 2021 has risen to 24, a U.N. spokesman said. The Iran-backed Houthis have held them on murky charges of espionage and foreign intervention.
UN suspends its humanitarian work in Yemen's Saada after more staff abductions
The United Nations said Monday it has suspended its humanitarian operations in Saada, Yemen, after the detention of eight more UN staffers, affecting the response to one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters.
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Yemen: Houthis Should End Their Crackdown on Civic Space and Immediately Release Arbitrarily Detained UN and Civil Society Staff
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Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
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Trump designates Yemen's Houthis as a 'foreign terrorist organization'
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea in November 2023
Yemen’s Houthi rebels released the 25 crew members of the Galaxy Leader ship on Wednesday, ending their 14 months in captivity following the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal. The Iran-backed ...
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The Houthis Have Paused Attacks—For Now
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Trump Declares War On Yemen, Orders Extensive Military Strikes? Big Houthis Vs U.S. Escalation
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