UN demands investigation into death of staffer in Houthi custody in Yemen

The United Nations has called for an investigation following the death of Mohammad el-Shami, a UN staffer who had been held by Houthi forces in Yemen since June 2024. El-Shami and other UN and NGO workers were accused of espionage by the Houthis. This demand highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

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