LONDON, 21 November 2021, (TON): The British ambassador to Yemen called on the Houthis to immediately release two Yemeni UN employees who are being detained by the militia.
Richard Oppenheim said “the UK is alarmed by reports of detention of UN staff in Yemen.”
The ambassador said “Aid workers must be allowed to do their work for the people of Yemen.”
One of the Yemeni men detained by the Houthis works for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and the other works for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said “UN officials were given assurances by senior Houthi officials that the men would be released.” However, they are still being detained.
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