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Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

Jan. 25, 2025 21:05 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally freed 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, one of several overtures in recent days to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. ...

UN suspends all trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen over 7 more staffers being detained

Jan. 24, 2025 23:49 PM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen's Houthi rebels after seven more of their staff were detained by the rebels. The Houthis have already detained U.N. staffers, as well as individuals associated with the...