A spokesperson for Antonio Guterres calls for UN staffers’ immediate release, as 69 now detained in the country.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the detention of 10 additional UN staff members by the Houthis in Yemen, bringing the total to 69. A UN spokesperson emphasized that these detentions hinder humanitarian assistance, affecting millions in need. The Houthis have intensified arrests, accusing the staff of espionage amid the ongoing conflict. Guterres urged all parties to exercise restraint and resolve tensions through dialogue.
