After the release of a ship crew and war detainees, the Houthi militia kidnapped more UN personnel. All humanitarian UN support in the war-torn country is halted. Can the population survive without international help?

The Yemeni Foreign Ministry described the arrests as a “flagrant violation” that jeopardizes the safety of humanitarian workers and hampers relief efforts in a country grappling with a prolonged conflict. The statement followed a UN decision to suspend all official movements in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen in response to the arrests.

US President Donald Trump's decision to re-designate Yemen's Huthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organisation could have deep implications for aid and the peace process in the war-shattered country.The Iran-backed Huthis,

The United Nations announced that the Houthi rebels in Yemen have detained seven UN personnel, prompting the suspension of UN operations in Houthi-controlled regions. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the actions and urged the immediate release of the detainees,

Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen's Houthis on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), according to a statement by the

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who are poised to return to the US terrorism blacklist, released more than 150 prisoners of war in tearful scenes on Saturday.

The Houthis have previously detained UN staffers, as well as individuals associated with the then US Embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.View on euronews

The United Nations said on Friday that the Houthis who control northern Yemen had detained seven U.N. personnel, and it was suspending all UN staff movement in Houthi-held areas while seeking the detainees' immediate release.

Yemen's Houthis released 153 prisoners on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the ICRC said in a statement.

Houthi supporters attend a protest against the United States-led airstrikes on Friday, Jan 12, 2024, in Sanaa, Yemen.

UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg met with Houthi negotiating delegation head Mohammed Abdulsalam in Muscat, Oman, to addr