The UN has halted all staff movements in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen after Iran-backed rebels detained seven more UN employees, amid escalating tensions. Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the arbitrary detentions and called for their immediate release, stressing the unacceptable impact on humanitarian efforts in Yemen, which faces a dire crisis. The Houthis have been increasingly targeting UN staff and other aid organizations, while the recent US designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization complicates aid efforts further, threatening funding and resources for millions relying on humanitarian support.
The UN has suspended all staff movement in Houthi-held areas of Yemen after the Iran-backed rebels detained another seven UN employees, impacting humanitarian efforts.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for the immediate release of detained aid staff, highlighting that continued arbitrary detention is unacceptable.
Guterres emphasized that the targeting of UN personnel undermines the ability to assist millions in need in Yemen, amid one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
The UN's suspension of movements follows a series of detentions, affecting operations in a region where the Houthis have detained dozens of aid workers.
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