Houthis detain at least one UN worker in raids on two agencies in Sana’a

The Iranian-backed Houthis have carried out raids on the offices of the United Nations’ food and children’s agencies in the capital of Yemen, detaining at least one UN employee, according to officials. The rebels escalated security measures in Sana’a following Israel’s recent elimination of one of their top leaders. The raids targeted the World Food Programme and Unicef, both vital organizations providing crucial assistance to vulnerable populations in Yemen. The detainment of the UN worker has raised concerns about the safety and security of humanitarian staff in the region.