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Houthi Rebels Seize UN Offices, Detain Personnel in Sanaa
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- On August 31, 2025, Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, seized UN offices in Sanaa, detaining 11 personnel.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the incident and called for the detainees' release.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged additional strikes against the Houthis after the death of their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi.
- Yemen continues to be divided between Houthi and opposing governments.
