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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.
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