The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday issued a strong condemnation of the arbitrary detention of nine additional UN personnel in Yemen by Huthi rebels. The Secretary-General also denounced the seizure of UN assets and facilities in territories under Huthi control.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric provided further details in a statement: “Most recently, the Huthi de facto authorities have detained nine more UN personnel, bringing the total number of arbitrarily detained UN staff to 53 since 2021.”
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
| Incident | Detention of UN personnel by Huthi rebels |
| Number of Personnel Detained | 9 (latest), total 53 since 2021 |
| Location | Areas under Huthi control, Yemen |
| UN Response | Strong condemnation by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres |
| Official Source | UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric |
The Secretary-General urged the immediate and unconditional release of all UN personnel and called on Huthi authorities to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the safe and unhindered operation of UN staff and facilities in Yemen.
This development highlights the ongoing risks faced by humanitarian workers in Yemen, where UN operations remain critical to delivering aid amid a protracted conflict.
