UN Halts Aid in Northern Yemen After WFP Worker Dies in Houthi Detention

The World Food Programme mourns the death of an aid worker detained by Houthi authorities, as the UN pauses operations in a region facing severe humanitarian crises.

• A World Food Programme staff member, detained by Houthi authorities in Yemen since January 23, has died in custody under unclear circumstances.
• The UN has suspended all humanitarian operations in Yemen's Saada province due to escalating security concerns and the detention of additional UN staff members.
• The WFP stated that the deceased worker, a father of two who had been with the organization since 2017, played a vital role in delivering food assistance to millions in need.
• Houthi authorities have detained dozens of UN and aid organization staff since 2021, with at least 24 UN staff members currently held in custody.
• The suspension of aid operations in Saada is expected to significantly impact Yemen, where over 19 million people are projected to require humanitarian assistance in 2025 due to war, malnutrition, and climate-related challenges.

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