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flag Houthi rebels in Yemen detained two more UN staff, raising total detentions to 55, amid raids and escalating tensions.

flag Houthi rebels in Yemen have detained two more UN staff members and raided homes and facilities, including in Sanaa, prompting the UN to reassess its operations. flag The detentions bring the total number of detained UN and humanitarian personnel to 55, including Yemeni and international staff. flag The raids involved seizing communications equipment and occurred amid ongoing tensions, with the Houthis previously occupying UN premises and accusing staff of espionage—claims the UN denies. flag While 12 international staff were released and flown to Jordan, others remain detained. flag The UN continues to demand their immediate release and is in talks with Houthi authorities and partner nations, citing a deteriorating environment for humanitarian work.

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