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U.S. Condemns Houthi Detention of Embassy Staff in Yemen

12/11/2025

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The United States condemned the Houthi detention of local staff from its embassy in Yemen on December 10.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the detentions are unlawful and the proceedings are sham.
He emphasized that these arrests demonstrate the Houthis' reliance on terror to maintain power.
The condemnation highlights ongoing tensions in Yemen, as the Houthi movement faces criticism for its treatment of individuals linked to foreign missions.

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The United States condemned the Houthi detention of local staff from its embassy in Yemen on December 10.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the detentions are unlawful and the proceedings are sham.
He emphasized that these arrests demonstrate the Houthis' reliance on terror to maintain power.
The condemnation highlights ongoing tensions in Yemen, as the Houthi movement faces criticism for its treatment of individuals linked to foreign missions.