UN employee dies in Houthi custody - the organization demands an investigation The UN human rights official in Yemen, Mohammed al-Shami, died while in Houthi custody. This was announced by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk. According to him, the man was arbitrarily arrested on June 6, 2024. The family learned about his death only recently - more than a month after the event, and they were not informed about the cause of his death and the circumstances of his death. Turk demanded an independent investigation and the immediate release of all other UN staff held by the Houthis, as well as aid workers and civil society representatives. According to the Prime Minister of Yemen, more than 70 UN workers and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in detention. Hakin.az Contact us.

UN employee dies in Houthi custody - the organization demands an investigation The UN human rights official in Yemen, Mohammed al-Shami, died while in Houthi custody. This was announced by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk. According to him, the man was arbitrarily arrested on June 6, 2024. The family learned about his death only recently - more than a month after the event, and they were not informed about the cause of his death and the circumstances of his death. Turk demanded an independent investigation and the immediate release of all other UN staff held by the Houthis, as well as aid workers and civil society representatives. According to the Prime Minister of Yemen, more than 70 UN workers and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in detention. Hakin.az Contact us.