DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after seven more of their staff were detained by the rebels. More on this from reporter Bernie Bennett. VERBATIM: The statement comes after the Houthis have detained U.N. staffers, as well as individuals associated […]
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U.N. Suspends Travel Into Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after seven more of their staff were detained by the rebels. More on this from reporter Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM: The statement comes after the Houthis have detained U.N. staffers, as well as individuals associated with the once-open U.S. Embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.
The Houthis did not immediately acknowledge the U.N.’s decision. However, it comes as they have tried to deescalate their attacks on shipping and Israel after a ceasefire was reached in the Israel-Hamas war.
Before Friday, the U.N. had a total of 16 Yemeni staff in Houthi detention. Staffers found seven others had been taken and halted their work, which provides food, medicine and other aid to the impoverished nation.
Bernie Bennett reporting.