The United Nations announced the suspension of all humanitarian operations in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen due to the arbitrary detention of its staff. This decision follows the detention of eight more UN workers, bringing the total detained since 2021 to 24. The Houthis breached a prior agreement with the UN to cease such actions, escalating tensions. As a result, the UN halted staff travel to those areas, citing the need for personnel safety. Yemen is facing a major humanitarian crisis, with millions in need of aid, exacerbated by these operational challenges.
The United Nations has halted humanitarian operations in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen due to the arbitrary detention of its staff, which has worsened conditions for aid.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres suspended operations after detainee numbers rose to 24 since 2021, marking a troubling escalation in hostile conditions for aid.
The Houthis violated a December agreement to stop detaining UN personnel, prompting an extraordinary measure that seeks to ensure the safety of UN staff in the region.
Yemen faces the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 80% of 24.1 million people in need of aid, highlighting the dire consequences of this operational suspension.
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