9 UN staffers and others detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels amid financial pressure and airstrikes.

9 United Nations staffers and other individuals have been detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels, raising concerns over the safety of international organizations operating in the region. This crackdown on UN employees comes amid increased financial pressure on the Houthi rebels and airstrikes from the US-led coalition. The UN has declined to comment on the detentions, while the Houthis have not acknowledged them.

June 07, 2024
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