🚨 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the latest arbitrary arrests by Houthi de facto authorities, after nine more UN staff were detained in Yemen. According to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, this brings the total number of UN personnel held since 2021 to 53.
These detentions, along with the unlawful seizure of UN offices and assets, are seriously hampering life-saving relief efforts in a country already facing deep humanitarian challenges 😞. Millions rely on aid for essentials like food, medicine and shelter, and any disruption intensifies their suffering.
Guterres has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained staff from the United Nations, NGOs, civil society groups and diplomatic missions. “They must be respected and protected in accordance with applicable international law,” his statement said 🙏.
For young people across South Asia and Southeast Asia, who often turn to social media to champion humanitarian causes, this crisis underscores the risks faced by frontline aid workers 🌍. It also highlights the power of global solidarity: sharing verified updates, amplifying calls for action, and supporting organizations delivering critical information.
You can help keep the spotlight on this emergency. Follow trusted news outlets, use hashtags like #FreeUNStaff and #YemenEmergency, and lend your voice to demand safe passage and protection for those risking their lives to help others. Every share and retweet moves us closer to justice and urgent relief.
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Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN chief condemns
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