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Houthi militia urged to free UN staff
International human rights organizations are calling for the release of dozens of United Nations staff and humanitarian workers who are being arbitrarily detained by the Houthi militia in Yemen. The crisis dates back to widespread raids since May 2024, which resulted in the detention of hundreds of employees, with the conditions of the detainees deteriorating and some dying, including a World Food Program worker and a former director of Save the Children. The militia accuses the staff of "espionage" and uses such charges to oppress human rights defenders, amid warnings of a catastrophic deterioration in food security that threatens millions in need. There are international appeals for protection, pressing the Houthis to release those detained and ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.
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