Several Yemenis working for the United Nations in the rebel-held capital Sanaa have been detained on accusations of spying for Israel, a Huthi security official told AFP Friday, in the latest arrests targeting the world body’s staff.
Earlier this week, 20 UN staff including 15 foreigners were released after being held in their compound since a raid last week-end.
Another Huthi source confirmed UN employees had been arrested but did not specify how many.
The UN did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The internationally recognised Yemeni government in Aden — which opposes the Huthis — condemned the new arrests, labelling them an escalation.
The Huthis, part of Iran’s “axis of resistance” against Israel and the United States, have frequently fired at ships in the Red Sea and at Israeli territory during the two-year Gaza war, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians.
Israel has launched numerous retaliatory strikes, including a major attack in August that killed the Huthis’ premier and nearly half of his cabinet.
Earlier this month, rebel leader Abdulmalik al-Huthi accused UN employees of having a hand in the attack without offering evidence. The UN has rejected the claim.
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