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UN Condemns Detention of 69 Yemeni Staff Amid Crisis

12/20/2025

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The United Nations has confirmed 10 additional Yemeni staff members are detained, raising the total to 69.
The Houthis accuse the United Nations of espionage and threaten humanitarian aid amid Gaza-related tensions, jeopardizing millions in Yemen.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the detentions and urged immediate release.
Meanwhile, the Southern Transitional Council expanded its control in southeastern Yemen, challenging the internationally recognized government.

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The United Nations has confirmed 10 additional Yemeni staff members are detained, raising the total to 69.
The Houthis accuse the United Nations of espionage and threaten humanitarian aid amid Gaza-related tensions, jeopardizing millions in Yemen.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the detentions and urged immediate release.
Meanwhile, the Southern Transitional Council expanded its control in southeastern Yemen, challenging the internationally recognized government.