Archive · 28 Oct 2025
UN Staff Detained by Houthis in Yemen, Offices Raided
Imagine the UN, which helps people in need around the world, has offices in Yemen.
Recently, some people who control much of Yemen, called Houthis, have been causing problems.
They raided the UN offices in the capital city, Sanaa, and took equipment.
They also arrested UN staff, including six recently and many more over time.
The UN is now worried about its staff and is working to get them released.
The Houthis' actions are making it difficult for the UN to help people in Yemen.
Another UN staff member detained in Yemen, bringing the total to six recently.
Houthis entered several UN offices in Sanaa on Sunday.
At least 59 UN personnel are being held by the Houthis.
The Houthis confiscated IT and communication equipment.
The UN is reassessing how it works in Houthi-controlled areas.
- Who
- UN staff members and Houthis
- What
- Detentions and office raids by Houthis
- When
- Recent days; Sunday (office raids)
- Where
- Sanaa, Yemen
- Why
- Unclear, but hindering UN assistance.
- Detained UN Staff
- 6 (recent), 59 total
- Location of Detentions
- Sanaa, Yemen
- Entity Detaining
- Houthis
- Houthi Control
- Most of Yemen since 2014/2015
- Actions Taken by Houthis
- Confiscated IT, communication equipment and assets