Yemen

UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained | United Nations News

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The Iran-backed group also detains people associated with the US embassy in Sanaa and aid groups. The United Nations has suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthis after more of its staff were detained by the Iran-backed fighters. The statement on Friday came a day after the Houthis also detained individuals associated with … Read more

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board plane

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The Israeli military said airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment occurred as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa, injuring a crew member. Israel’s army later told The Associated Press it wasn’t aware … Read more