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A UN staff member dies in Houthi custody after being held for two years; the UN demands an investigation

Updated 2026-11-03 · told from many outlets at once

A United Nations staff member died in Houthi custody in Yemen, prompting the UN to demand an investigation and express concern for the safety of other detained staff.

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