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Yemen's Houthis Seize UN Rights Office in Sana'a

Aug 13, 2024, 10:57 AM

Yemen's Houthi rebels have stormed the United Nations Human Rights Office in the capital, Sana'a, according to a senior UN official. The rebels seized documents, furniture, and vehicles during the takeover. This action is part of a broader crackdown by the Houthis, who are also known as Ansar Allah, on international organizations operating in the region. The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has strongly condemned the storming of the office and has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained UN and NGO workers. He emphasized the need for creating conditions that allow these workers to operate without threats or hindrance.