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UN demands probe into death of its employee in Houthi custody

31 Oct 2026, 19:33 UTC · 23 independent sources
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🚨 UN STAFF MEMBER DIES IN HOUTHI CUSTODY The UN human rights chief said a Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office died after more than two years in arbitrary detention. He called for an independent investigation into the death. He also called for the release of other detained personnel. More than 70 UN personnel are being held by the Houthis. Source: The Straits Times, hindustantimes.com, gdnonline.com, edenmagnet.com.au, newcastleherald.com.au, perthnow.com.au, maitlandmercury.com.au, globalissues.org, bendigoadvertiser.com.au, dailyliberal.com.au, bordermail.com.au, crookwellgazette.com.au, economictimes.indiatimes.com, northerndailyleader.com.au, dailyadvertiser.com.au, westernadvocate.com.au, goulburnpost.com.au #UN #Houthi

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