Yemen, Houthi and UN

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. 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 pauses some Yemen operations over Houthi detention of staff
The United Nations has paused all operations in Yemen's Sa'ada region after more U.N. staff were detained by the Houthi authorities, deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Monday.
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 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 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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