UN Security Council Demands Release of Personnel Detained by Yemen's Houthis

In a press statement on Thursday, the members of the United Nations Security Council reiterated that all threats to those delivering humanitarian aid and assistance are unacceptable

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The Security Council demanded the immediate and unconditional release of personnel from the United Nations, non-governmental and civil society organisations and diplomatic missions who were detained by the Houthis in Yemen.

In a press statement on Thursday, the members of the Security Council reiterated that all threats to those delivering humanitarian aid and assistance are unacceptable. They reiterated their demand that the Houthis ensure respect of international humanitarian law with regard to safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to ensure assistance can reach civilians in need.