The Houthis have seized control of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Sanaa, according to a statement by OHCHR head Volker Türk. RIA Novosti.
The documents and vehicles found here during the raid were seized.
According to Turk, the incident was “a complete violation of the UN’s privileges and immunities” and “a serious attack on the UN’s ability to carry out its mandate,” including in the area of human rights monitoring.
The seizure took place on August 3, but the statement was only released now. The head of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights demanded that the attackers vacate the UN mission building and return all property.
August 13 British Navy reported Regarding two attacks on ships at sea near Yemen. No casualties reported.
Prior to this, the ruling Shiite movement Ansarullah (Houthis) in northern Yemen, which controls most of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, had declared its support for Palestine, intending to attack all ships affiliated with Israel. It also called on other countries to withdraw their crews from them and not approach them at sea.
Previously USA and UK was attacked The Houthis are targeting Yemen.