The UN said the ‘extraordinary and temporary measure’ was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel.

CAIRO — The United Nations World Food Programme said Tuesday that an aid worker has died in a Yemeni prison three weeks after his detention by Houthi rebels. The announcement came a day after the U.N.

CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations said Monday it suspended its humanitarian operations in the stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi ...

The UN has stopped its operations in Yemen's Saada region after the Iran-backed Houthis detained several of its staff there ...

The U.N. on Monday made the “extraordinary” decision to pause all operations and programs in northern Saada over security ...

The United Nations has paused all operations in Yemen's Sa'ada region after more U.N. staff were detained by the Houthi authorities, deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Monday.

The United Nations's World Food Programme (WFP) said Tuesday that a staff member held captive by Huthi rebels in Yemen has died.

This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 4 February 2025. Houthi de facto authorities should immediately release at least eight UN staff who were arbitrarily detained between 23 and 25 ...

The Houthis, the de facto government authorities, should immediately release the at least eight UN staff who were arbitrarily detained between January 23 and 25, 2025, as well as dozens of staff from ...

NEW YORK, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Nations Security Council renewed its demand last night for the Houthis to immediately cease all attacks on merchant and commercial vessels and work ...