Houthis hold dozens of UN staff hostage in Yemen - media

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Publiation data: 07.02.2026 22:31
Houthis hold dozens of UN staff hostage in Yemen - media

Yemeni Houthis continue to hold 73 UN staff members hostage.

This was reported by the Saudi television channel "Al-Arabiya" citing local media.

It is specified that among the hostages are about 50 employees of the World Food Programme and the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security has notified all its staff in Sana'a and other areas under Houthi control of the termination of their employment contracts effective March 31.

A similar step was previously taken by the World Food Programme.

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