The US Embassy in Yemen voiced concerns on Sunday over the safety of its employees held by the Houthi group.
“It’s been 3 years since the Houthis unlawfully detained US government local staff,” the embassy said in a statement.
“Several of our Yemeni colleagues may now face prosecution on false charges. We fear for their safety—and will not rest until these individuals and all detained UN, NGO, and diplomatic staff are released,” it added.
Since 2021, the Houthis have intermittently detained employees of diplomatic missions and international organizations, accusing them of espionage.
