UN demands investigation after staffer’s death in Houthi custody in Yemen
⟶ The UN is demanding an investigation into the death of Mohammad el-Shami, a UN staffer who died in Houthi custody in Yemen. El-Shami had been detained since June 2024.
Mohammad el-Shami had been held since June 2024, when he and many other UN and NGO workers were accused of being spies.
Background
El-Shami and other UN and NGO workers were accused of being spies when they were detained in June 2024.
Why it matters
The UN is seeking accountability for the staffer's death. The circumstances surrounding his detention and death require further examination.