The conflict in Yemen - Some United Nations workers have been detained by the Houthi militia.
The Houthi militia in Yemen allegedly detained several workers from the United Nations, as per sources within the organization. Yesterday, a group of 12 individuals were taken into custody across different areas, including the capital Sanaa. They consisted of both men and women and their occupations were initially kept under wraps. The detainees were reportedly associated with the UN Humanitarian Office for Coordination and Assistance (OCHA). Neither the Houthis nor the United Nations have offered any official statements on this matter.
Conflict has ravaged Yemen since late 2014 between government forces, the Houthi rebels, and their allies. Saudi Arabia has been at odds with the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have been in control of the northern parts of the country since 2014. The UN views this ongoing dispute as a catastrophic humanitarian crisis pushing Yemen to the edge of starvation.
Ever since the commencement of the Gaza war, the Houthis have been targeting cargo ships in the Red Sea. They claim to be in league with the Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and hope to bring an end to Israeli military actions in the coastal strip through these bombings. The United States and the UK have retaliated against the Houthis in recent months with military operations.
