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UN says at least 59 UN staff remain arbitrarily detained in Yemen; envoy holds talks in Muscat
Summary
The UN reported at least 59 UN personnel are arbitrarily detained in Yemen and said the special envoy for Yemen and the UN official on detentions held talks with Omani officials and Ansar Allah representatives in Muscat to seek their release.
The United Nations confirmed that at least 59 UN personnel were arbitrarily detained in Yemen, some for several years, and said efforts to secure their release are ongoing.
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg and Moin Shrem, the UN official appointed to lead on detentions, traveled to Muscat on Monday where they met Omani officials and Ansar Allah representatives as part of efforts to secure the release of all UN personnel, the spokesperson said.
The briefing did not provide a timeline for releases or details on the identities of detainees; the spokesperson said negotiations are ongoing.
Why it matters: The detention of UN personnel raises operational and safety concerns for UN activities in Yemen and constrains the UN's ability to deliver assistance and monitor protection needs.
What remains unclear: Numbers are provided as "at least 59" and the briefing did not specify which UN personnel are held where or the timetable for their release.
