Imagine waiting for life-saving aid, only to have the rescuers themselves held hostage. Thats the stark reality in Yemen right now 😟.
On Friday, December 19, 2025, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of 10 more UN staff by the Houthis in Yemen. This latest action brings the total number of detained UN personnel to 69, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reported.
These detentions have made it almost impossible to deliver humanitarian assistance in Houthi-controlled areas, putting millions of people at risk and blocking access to vital support ✊.
Guterres called for the immediate and unconditional release of all arbitrarily detained staff from the UN, NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions. He urged the Houthis to drop plans to prosecute UN personnel and respect the privileges and immunities that protect humanitarian workers.
The UN chief and the organization are working with UN member states, the Security Council, and in direct talks with the Houthis to secure the freedom of their colleagues. The goal is clear: ensure aid flows again and that no one is left behind 🚀.
As the situation unfolds, the global community watches closely, hoping for a breakthrough that will free the detained staff and restore crucial aid corridors to those in desperate need.
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UN chief Guterres condemns Houthis' detention of 10 more UN staff
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