Kidnapping of U.N. Staff by Houthi Insurgents in Yemen
The United Nations announced a temporary pause in humanitarian work in the Saada region of Yemen after Houthi insurgents kidnapped more staffers. One employee of the U.N. World Food Program reportedly died in Houthi captivity. The Houthis, an Iran-backed insurgency, created a humanitarian crisis in Yemen. President Biden revoked the Houthis' terrorist designation, which led to continued terrorist activities. The U.N. estimates that 80% of Yemen's population needs assistance due to the crisis.
Key Points
- Houthi insurgents kidnapped U.N. staff in Yemen
- One employee of the U.N. World Food Program died in Houthi captivity
- President Biden revoked the Houthis' terrorist designation
- U.N. estimates 80% of Yemen's population needs assistance