UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained
2 months ago

UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained

Al Jazeera  

The Iran-backed group also detains people associated with the US embassy in Sanaa and aid groups. The United Nations has suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthis after more of its staff were detained by the Iran-backed fighters. The statement on Friday came a day after the Houthis also detained individuals associated with the shuttered United States embassy in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, and aid groups. “Yesterday, the de facto authorities in Sanaa detained additional UN personnel working in areas under their control,” the UN statement read. “To ensure the security and safety of all its staff, the United Nations has suspended all official movements into and within areas under the de facto authorities’ control.” The UN did not say how many people were held in the latest swoop by the Houthis but added that it was “actively engaging with senior representatives” of the group, which has held Yemen’s capital since 2014.

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What to know about Yemen’s Houthi rebels as the US steps up attacks on Iran-backed group
1 week ago

What to know about Yemen’s Houthi rebels as the US steps up attacks on Iran-backed group

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States under President Donald Trump has launched a new campaign of intense airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Trump, writing on his social media platform Truth Social, said his administration targeted the Houthis over their “unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence and terrorism.” He noted the disruption Houthi attacks have caused through the Red Sea …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say ’any Israeli vessel’ in nearby Mideast waterways again a target
1 week, 5 days ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say ’any Israeli vessel’ in nearby Mideast waterways again a target

Live Mint  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen's Houthi rebels warned shippers early Wednesday that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target as Israel continues to block aid to the Gaza Strip. The statement from the Houthis' Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center follows a four-day deadline set by the rebels for Israel to resume aid shipments. stem from …

Yemen’s Houthis to resume shipping attacks over Gaza aid cutoff
1 week, 6 days ago

Yemen’s Houthis to resume shipping attacks over Gaza aid cutoff

Al Jazeera  

Yemeni rebels warn Israeli ships ‘violating’ Red Sea ‘ban’ will be targeted as four-day deadline for resumption of aid to Palestinian enclave passes. Yemen’s Houthis have announced that they will resume attacks on Israeli ships after their deadline for Israel to allow the resumption of aid deliveries into Gaza passed. The armed group said late on Tuesday that it was …

Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday reinstated the “foreign terrorist organization” designation for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group, fulfilling an order announced by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office. Trump’s first Republican administration had similarly designated the Houthis in its waning days, but the designation had been revoked by President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration over concerns it would …

US designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation
3 weeks ago

US designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation

Al Jazeera  

The US has designated Yemen’s Houthi movement, known formally as Ansar Allah, as a “foreign terrorist” organisation, the US Department of State has said. Former US President Joe Biden’s administration, however, reversed Trump’s designations weeks after coming into office, with former Secretary of State Antony Blinken citing “recognition of the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen”. The White House said in …

UN announces death in Yemeni prison of aid worker detained by Houthis
1 month, 1 week ago

UN announces death in Yemeni prison of aid worker detained by Houthis

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The United Nations World Food Programme said Tuesday that an aid worker has died in a Yemeni prison three weeks after his detention by Houthi rebels. Lack of necessary security conditions The U.N. said Monday it was suspending its humanitarian operations in the northern province of Saada after the Houthis detained eight more U.N. staffers. The rebels have …

UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained

Al Jazeera  

The UN said the ‘extraordinary and temporary measure’ was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel. The United Nations has temporarily paused all operations in Yemen’s Saada region after Houthi authorities detained eight more of its staff, a UN spokesman said. Seven UN agencies currently operate in Saada – a Houthi stronghold in Yemen’s north – including …

UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels’ stronghold in Yemen after more staff detentions
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels’ stronghold in Yemen after more staff detentions

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The United Nations said Monday it suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they detained eight more U.N. staffers, affecting the global response to one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters. The rebels in recent months have detained dozens of U.N. staffers, as well as people associated with aid groups, civil society and …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

The Hindu  

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally freed 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, one of several overtures in recent days to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The Red Cross said it “welcomes this unilateral release as another positive step towards reviving negotiations.” “This operation has brought much-needed relief …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally released 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. The Red Cross said it “welcomes this unilateral release as another positive step towards reviving negotiations” over ending the country’s long-running war. “This operation has brought much-needed relief and joy to families who have been anxiously waiting for …

UN chief calls for unconditional release of humanitarian staff seized by Yemen's Houthis
2 months ago

UN chief calls for unconditional release of humanitarian staff seized by Yemen's Houthis

Firstpost  

The detentions come after United States President Donald Trump ordered the Houthis placed back on the US list of foreign terrorist organisations Yemen’s Houthi rebels have imprisoned another seven UN personnel, the UN head announced on Friday, in their latest attack on relief workers. According to Guterres, the “continued targeting of UN personnel and its partners negatively impacts our ability …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war
2 months ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war

Al Jazeera  

The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed. The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross, the non-governmental organisation and the rebel group confirmed. The “conflict-related detainees” were released in the capital, Sanaa on Saturday, and had received regular visits by the ICRC as part of detention work to …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says
2 months ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

LA Times  

Detainees stand in line before being freed by Houthi rebels in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally freed 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, one of several overtures in recent days to ease tensions after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Previous prisoner releases have been viewed as a means to …

UN suspends all movement into territory held by Yemen as Houthi rebels detain its staffers
2 months ago

UN suspends all movement into territory held by Yemen as Houthi rebels detain its staffers

India TV News  

In a major development, the United Nations on Friday decided to suspend all travel activities into areas held by Yemen's Houthi rebels after more of their staff members were detained by the rebels. US military carries out strikes against Houthis Recently, the US military carried out a wave of strikes against what it said were underground arms facilities of Yemen's …

Trump to relist Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist’ organisation
2 months ago

Trump to relist Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist’ organisation

Al Jazeera  

US president orders aid agency to cut ties with entities that have paid rebel group or opposed efforts to counter it. United States President Donald Trump has set in motion a process to redesignate Yemen’s Houthis as a “foreign terrorist organisation”, the White House has said. Former US President Joe Biden’s administration reversed Trump’s designations weeks after coming into office, …

Stop missile attacks or face same fate as Hamas, Hezbollah: Israel tells Houthis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stop missile attacks or face same fate as Hamas, Hezbollah: Israel tells Houthis

India Today  

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Monday issued what he called a final warning to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants to halt missile attacks on Israel, saying they risked the same "miserable fate" as Hamas, Hezbollah and Syria's Bashar al-Assad if they persisted. The Houthis would not end attacks on Israel, Mohamed Ali al-Houthi, the head of the Houthis' supreme …

Iran's Military Support Fuels Houthi Rebel Transformation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's Military Support Fuels Houthi Rebel Transformation

Associated Press  

Iran's help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, with support from various regional armed groups. The Houthis have been able to enhance their status in Iran's self-described 'Axis of Resistance' to gain popularity in the region and beyond. Their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden have disrupted global shipping, posing …

Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say

The Independent  

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UN says Yemen risks being dragged into Mideast conflict that could spiral out of control
5 months, 1 week ago

UN says Yemen risks being dragged into Mideast conflict that could spiral out of control

The Independent  

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UN is cutting back on Yemen activities after crackdown by Houthi rebels on humanitarian staff
6 months, 1 week ago

UN is cutting back on Yemen activities after crackdown by Houthi rebels on humanitarian staff

The Independent  

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Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says
7 months, 1 week ago

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Yemen’s Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations’ Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture and vehicles, a senior U.N. official said Tuesday. The rebels took over the U.N. Human Rights Office’s premises in Sanaa on Aug. 3, after forcing U.N. Yemeni workers to hand over belongings, including documents, furniture and vehicles, U.N. …

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says
7 months, 1 week ago

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says

The Independent  

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis seize UN human rights office in Sanaa amid regional tensions
7 months, 1 week ago

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis seize UN human rights office in Sanaa amid regional tensions

India TV News  

Sanaa: In an alarming move amid boiling tensions in the fragile Middle East region, Yemen's Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations Human Rights Office in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa and seized important documents, furniture and vehicles, according to a senior UN official on Tuesday. The rebels took over the UN Human Rights Office's premises in Sanaa …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels could free a rival political leader held incommunicado since 2015, UN says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels could free a rival political leader held incommunicado since 2015, UN says

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Yemen’s Houthi rebels could free a political leader with ties to the internationally recognized government who has been detained for nearly a decade, under a preliminary prisoner swap deal announced by the United Nations on Monday. Mohamed Qahtan is the leader of the Sunni Islamist Islah party, which is aligned with the Saudi Arabia-backed government, and he …

Leaders of UN and aid groups urge immediate release of 17 staffers being held by Yemen’s rebels
9 months, 1 week ago

Leaders of UN and aid groups urge immediate release of 17 staffers being held by Yemen’s rebels

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The heads of six U.N. agencies and three international humanitarian organizations issued a joint appeal Thursday to Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the immediate release of 17 members of their staff who were recently detained along with many others also being held by the Iranian-backed group. Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, strongly condemned …

Leaders of UN and aid groups urge immediate release of 17 staffers being held by Yemen's rebels
9 months, 1 week ago

Leaders of UN and aid groups urge immediate release of 17 staffers being held by Yemen's rebels

The Independent  

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Yemen’s Houthi claim to break up US-Israel spy network, days after arresting UN staffers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthi claim to break up US-Israel spy network, days after arresting UN staffers

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Monday they had arrested members of an “American-Israeli spy network” days after detaining at least 11 U.N. staffers along with others from aid organizations. Maj. Gen. Abdulhakim al-Khayewani, head of the Houthis’ intelligence agency, announced the arrests, saying the spy network had first operated out of the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa. Al-Khayewani depicted the …

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Detain at Least 9 UN Staffers and Others in Sudden Crackdown, Officials Say
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Detain at Least 9 UN Staffers and Others in Sudden Crackdown, Officials Say

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai : At least nine Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels under unclear circumstances, authorities said Friday, as the rebels face increasing financial pressure and airstrikes from a US-led coalition. The detentions come as the Houthis, who seized Yemen's capital nearly a decade ago and have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition since shortly …

Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 11 UN staffers, officials say
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 11 UN staffers, officials say

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Eleven Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen’s Houthi rebels under unclear circumstances, authorities said Friday, as the rebels face increasing financial pressure and airstrikes from a U.S.-led coalition. AP AUDIO: Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain at least 9 UN staffers and others in sudden crackdown, officials say AP correspondent Charles de …

Yemen’s Houthis detain 11 UN staff, aid workers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthis detain 11 UN staff, aid workers

Al Jazeera  

UN says it is ‘pursuing all available channels’ to secure the safe release of its personnel ‘as soon as possible’. Yemen’s Houthi group is detaining at least 11 United Nations personnel, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said, calling for the staff’s unconditional release. In a series of raids, armed Houthi intelligence officers also detained three employees of the US-funded pro-democracy …

U.N. ‘very concerned’ after 11 of its employees are detained by Houthis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.N. ‘very concerned’ after 11 of its employees are detained by Houthis

LA Times  

Eleven Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen’s Houthi rebels under unclear circumstances, authorities said Friday, as the rebels face increasing financial pressure and airstrikes from a U.S.-led coalition. The Mayyun Organization for Human Rights, which similarly identified the U.N. staffers held, named other aid groups whose employees were detained by the Houthis across four provinces …

US seeks to block Houthi revenues in possible threat to Yemen truce: Report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US seeks to block Houthi revenues in possible threat to Yemen truce: Report

Al Jazeera  

Latest pressure campaign comes as US says peace plan cannot move forward if Red Sea attacks persist, Bloomberg reports. An anonymous State Department official told Bloomberg that agreements tied to the UN plan can only proceed if the Houthis stop their attacks, while adding that the US still supports peace in Yemen. Banks ordered closed in Houthi territory In March …

Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 113 detainees: ICRC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 113 detainees: ICRC

China Daily  

Detainees walk to attend a press conference on their release by the Houthi group in Sanaa, Yemen, May 26, 2024. SANAA - Yemen's Houthi group unilaterally released 113 detainees in the Houthi-held Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. "We are pleased to see that humanitarian considerations are being prioritized, particularly for the families …

US calls on Iran to halt unprecedented weapons transfers to Yemen’s Houthis for attacks on ships
10 months, 1 week ago

US calls on Iran to halt unprecedented weapons transfers to Yemen’s Houthis for attacks on ships

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States called on Iran on Monday to halt its transfer of an “unprecedented” amount of weaponry to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, enabling their fighters to carry out “reckless attacks” on ships in the Red Sea and elsewhere. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told the U.N. Security Council that if it wants to make progress toward ending …

UN envoy warns Gaza war and Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels risk propelling Yemen back into war
1 year ago

UN envoy warns Gaza war and Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels risk propelling Yemen back into war

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The longer the war in Gaza goes on and Yemen’s Houthi rebels keep attacking ships in the Red Sea the greater the risk that Yemen could be propelled back into war, the U.N. special envoy for the poorest Arab nation warned Thursday. Hans Grundberg told the U.N. Security Council it has been impossible to shield his promising …

US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks
1 year, 1 month ago

US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks

The Independent  

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US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks
1 year, 1 month ago

US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed sanctions on four leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebel group who have supported the militant group’s recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthis have repeatedly launched attacks on ships in the Red Sea since November over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, though …

U.S. puts Yemen’s Houthi rebels back on list of specially designated global terrorists
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. puts Yemen’s Houthi rebels back on list of specially designated global terrorists

LA Times  

Houthi fighters and tribesmen on Sunday protest U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sana, Yemen. The United States on Wednesday put Yemen’s Houthi rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists, piling financial sanctions on top of American military strikes in the Biden administration’s latest attempt to stop the militants’ attacks on global shipping. The …

Houthi official warns of Yemen becoming a "graveyard" for US forces
1 year, 2 months ago

Houthi official warns of Yemen becoming a "graveyard" for US forces

Firstpost  

In an interview with the Iranian state news agency IRNA, Ali al-Qahoum, a senior Houthi official, issued a stern warning, stating that Yemen will become a “graveyard” for US forces. This statement follows two waves of strikes by US and British forces against Houthi-controlled sites, targeting over 60 locations in response to weeks of attacks by the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel …

Yemen Houthis Iran backed axis of Resistance Join Israel-Hamas War Fire ballistic Missiles Drones
1 year, 4 months ago

Yemen Houthis Iran backed axis of Resistance Join Israel-Hamas War Fire ballistic Missiles Drones

ABP News  

The Houthis of Yemen, part of Iran-backed "Axis of Resistance", have declared that they have joined the Israel-Hamas war, launching a "large number of" missiles and drones towards Israel Tuesday, news agency Reuters reported. In a televised statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had fired a large number of ballistic missiles, and drones too, towards Israel, warning …

Yemen's Houthis declare joining Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 4 months ago

Yemen's Houthis declare joining Israel-Hamas war

India Today  

Yemen's Houthis have waded into the Israel-Hamas war raging more than 1,000 miles from their seat of power in Sanaa, declaring on Tuesday they had fired drones and missiles at Israel in attacks that highlight the regional risks of the conflict. Part of an "Axis of Resistance" backed by Iran, the Houthis have rallied behind the Palestinians since Hamas attacked …

Yemen's southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN
1 year, 6 months ago

Yemen's southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia praises ‘positive results’ after Yemen’s Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia praises ‘positive results’ after Yemen’s Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Wednesday praised the “positive results” of negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks, though Riyadh released few details on their discussions to end the war tearing at the Arab world’s poorest nation. The Saudi Foreign Ministry in a statement early Wednesday marking the end of the …

Houthis leave Saudi Arabia after talks on potential Yemen ceasefire deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Houthis leave Saudi Arabia after talks on potential Yemen ceasefire deal

Al Jazeera  

Iran-backed Houthis have been engaged in talks with Saudi officials for five days in a bid to reach agreement. Houthi negotiators left Riyadh after a five-day round of talks with Saudi officials on a potential agreement that could pave the way to ending the conflict in Yemen, sources familiar with the meeting and Houthi media have said. The Houthi delegation …

Delegation from Yemen's Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom
1 year, 6 months ago

Delegation from Yemen's Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom

The Independent  

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Delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom
1 year, 6 months ago

Delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels has flown into Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom on potentially ending the yearslong war tearing at the Arab world’s poorest nation, officials said. But this first public trip by a senior Houthi delegation comes after regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran reached a Chinese-mediated détente earlier this …

Yemen’s Houthis heading to Riyadh for ceasefire talks with Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

Yemen’s Houthis heading to Riyadh for ceasefire talks with Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Yemen’s Houthi rebels will head to Saudi Arabia amid efforts to negotiate a permanent ceasefire to end the long-running war in Yemen, according to the Saudi state news agency, a Houthi official and reports quoting diplomatic and government sources. Saudi Arabia’s state news agency confirmed the visit on Thursday night, and said that the Houthis had been invited to Riyadh …

UN envoy warns resumption of war remains threat in Yemen unless parties reach new cease-fire deal
1 year, 6 months ago

UN envoy warns resumption of war remains threat in Yemen unless parties reach new cease-fire deal

The Independent  

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UN: 5 staff members kidnapped in Yemen last year released
1 year, 7 months ago

UN: 5 staff members kidnapped in Yemen last year released

Al Jazeera  

All ‘five colleagues’ who were kidnapped 18 months ago are in good health, spokesman for UN chief Antonio Guterres says. The United Nations says five staff members who were kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago have walked free. In a brief statement on Friday, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said all “available information suggests that all …

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