Houthi Rebels Detain UN Employees in Sanaa, Escalating Tensions
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Houthi Rebels Detain UN Employees in Sanaa, Escalating Tensions

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have detained around two dozen UN employees in Sanaa, Yemen, escalating their crackdown on international organizations. This alarming incident raises concerns about the safety of humanitarian efforts and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions depend on aid. The Houthis allege misuse of aid programs for espionage, complicating the already challenging situation for aid workers in the region.

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