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UN Chief Demands Release of Detained Staff in Yemen

12/20/2025

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  • United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the detention of 10 UN staff by the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen.
  • UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the detentions occurred on Thursday.
  • Guterres urged the immediate release of all detained personnel.
  • The Houthis, labeled as "terrorists," have been involved in ongoing conflicts, including incidents related to Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa.