Houthi Rebels Detain 11 UN Staffers Amid Financial and Military Strain
The detentions highlight the increasing internal and external pressures facing the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Eleven UN employees, including men and women, were detained by the Houthis under unclear circumstances.
- The Houthis have also detained workers from various aid organizations across multiple provinces.
- The detentions come as the Houthis face airstrikes from a US-led coalition and financial difficulties.
- Human rights groups and activists are calling for the immediate release of the detained individuals.
- The conflict in Yemen has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and a severe humanitarian crisis.