Houthis shutter UN human rights agency in SanaaAL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Houthi militia has asked a UN human rights agency in Sanaa to close its office. The move comes amid an escalating crackdown on UN agencies and international organizations, according to a Yemeni government minister and local media. The Houthis intend to shut offices of foreign organizations that do not produce help or money, such as those for human rights, capacity-building and development groups,” Arman said. In May, the Houthis began surprise attacks on UN agencies, Western missions, and human rights and assistance groups in the regions they control. Arab News asked the UN to comment on the closure of the office in Sanaa but no response has yet been received.

Source: Libya Today July 30, 2024 16:37 UTC