World4 sources
UN Staff Member Dies in Houthi Custody; Investigation Demanded
- A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office died in Houthi custody after being held for over two years.
- The UN human rights chief has called for an investigation into the death.
- Over 70 UN personnel are currently being held by the Houthis.
- The UN has not provided details on the cause of death.
- The Houthis have not commented on the incident.
Articles (5)
Al Jazeera·
UN demands investigation after staffer’s death in Houthi custody in Yemen
Sky News·
UN demands investigation into death of staff member in Houthi custody
The Straits Times·
UN says Yemeni staff member dies in Houthi custody, demands investigation
Reuters·
UN says Yemeni staff member dies in Houthi custody, demands investigation
The Straits Times·
UN demands probe into death of its employee in Houthi custody