UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has slammed the Houthi authorities in Yemen for detaining nine more UN staff members this week, calling it a 'blatant violation of international law.' 🌍 The arrests bring the total number of UN personnel held since 2021 to 53—a chilling escalation that’s crippling critical aid operations.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for Guterres, warned that these detentions are 'directly impacting millions relying on food and medical aid.' With Houthi forces also seizing UN assets, Yemen’s already fragile humanitarian network risks collapse. 💔
Global Outcry Grows
Guterres doubled down on demands for the 'immediate and unconditional release' of all detained workers, including NGO staff and diplomats. The UN chief’s statement stressed: 'These individuals are not bargaining chips—they’re lifelines.' ✊
As tensions rise, the international community watches closely. Will diplomacy prevail, or will Yemen’s crisis spiral further? Stay tuned for updates.
