UN Chief Urges Release of 118 Detained UN Staff Amid Rising Attacks
The United Nations is facing increasing challenges as 118 of its staff members remain detained globally, a sharp increase from 52 last year. This surge demonstrates growing hostility toward UN personnel operating in some of the world's most dangerous areas, including Yemen, where 73 employees are held by Houthi forces. This includes eight specialists from the UN human rights office, crucial for monitoring abuses. The escalating detentions endanger the UN’s ability to deliver vital humanitarian aid and carry out human rights work amid ongoing conflicts in countries like Yemen, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Ukraine. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned these actions and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Mar 2026 22:00
