US EditionYemen's Houthi rebels raid UN premises and detain several people
The Iran-backed Houthis detained 11 United Nations staff across multiple agencies after raiding their offices, escalating tensions following an Israeli strike that killed key Houthi leaders.
- Iran-Backed Houthi rebels raided UN offices in Sanaa, detaining at least 11 UN workers on August 31, as reported by The Associated Press.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the detentions, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of the personnel.
- The raids followed an Israeli strike that killed the Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several senior officials, according to Houthi sources.
- Houthi spokespersons indicated a vow to escalate attacks on Israel after the killing of their prime minister, echoing previous military actions against the country.
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Eleven UN workers arrested in Yemen amid Houthi crackdown
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arrests carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthis, who had vowed to retaliate for Thursday's Israeli strikes that killed their prime minister and other senior members of government.
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Yemen is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world because of its civil war. In the north, the Huthi militia is once again aggressive against United Nations workers.
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