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UN says Yemen's Houthis detaining 20 staff, including 15 foreigners

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19-10-2025 | 08:46

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UN says Yemen's Houthis detaining 20 staff, including 15 foreigners

The U.N.'s office in Yemen said Sunday that 20 of its staff were still being held by Houthis following a raid on their building in Sanaa the day before.

"Five national staff and 15 international staff remain detained within the compound," said Jean Alam, spokesman for the U.N. resident coordinator.

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