- Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly taken dozens of United Nations staff members hostage, as confirmed by news.inbox.lv on February 8, 2026.
- As of early 2026, at least 69 UN personnel, all Yemeni nationals, were arbitrarily detained by Houthi authorities, according to Human Rights Watch on January 8, 2026.
- These detentions severely hinder humanitarian operations, exacerbating a crisis where over 22 million Yemenis require aid by 2026, Yemen Monitor reported on February 6, 2026.
- The Houthis have accused detained UN staff of espionage, a claim Human Rights Watch described as baseless in its January 8, 2026 report.
Yemen: Houthis Hold UN Staff Hostage
Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly seized at least 69 United Nations staff members, all Yemeni nationals, on baseless espionage charges, according to Human Rights Watch. This alarming detention severely cripples vital humanitarian operations, exacerbating a crisis where over 22 million Yemenis desperately need aid.
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