What happened during the Houthi raid on UN offices?

Houthi rebels raided United Nations offices in Sanaa, detaining at least 11 personnel and seizing U.N. property.

Who commented on the Houthi raid?

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the raid, stating that the Houthis forcibly entered World Food Programme premises.

How many U.N. staff have been detained by the Houthis?

In addition to the 11 recent detentions, there are 23 other U.N. staff who have been detained, some since 2021.

What was the context leading to the raid?

The raid followed an Israeli strike on Sanaa that killed the prime minister of Yemen's Houthi-run government and several ministers.

Which U.N. agencies have offices in Sanaa and Hodeidah?

UNICEF, the U.N. Development Programme, and the office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees are among the agencies with offices in these cities.

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Houthi rebels raid UN premises in Yemen, detain at least 11 people

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Houthi rebels raid UN premises in Yemen, detain at least 11 people

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