The Iran-backed Houthis conducted a raid on Sunday on the offices of the United Nations’ food and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital, officials revealed. The rebels detained a UN employee amidst tightening security measures in Sanaa, after the Israeli assassination of their leader. In a photo dated Nov. 6, 2017, the U.N. World Food Program’s logo is visible at the agency’s headquarters in New York.
CAIRO — The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital, detaining at least one UN employee, officials said, as the rebels tighten security across Sanaa following the Israeli killing of their prime minister.
The Houthis’ attack on the UN offices has sparked concerns over the safety of international humanitarian workers in Yemen. The detained UN employee’s condition and the extent of the damage caused during the raid remain unclear. The rebel group has been escalating security measures in response to recent developments in Sanaa.
The United Nations has condemned the raid on its agencies in Yemen and called for the immediate release of the detained employee. The organization is closely monitoring the situation and working towards ensuring the safety and security of its staff members in the region. International humanitarian efforts in Yemen are crucial, and any disruption caused by such attacks poses a severe threat to the vulnerable population that relies on aid.
The raid on the UN agencies comes amidst escalating tensions in Yemen, further complicating the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country. The international community continues to closely monitor the situation in Yemen and calls for all parties involved to prioritize the well-being of civilians and facilitate humanitarian operations without any interference. The security and stability of humanitarian workers are paramount to ensuring the delivery of aid to those in need.
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