UN staff member dies in Houthi custody; UN calls for investigation
Conflict · First reported 31 Oct, 19:33 · Updated 19:43
The UN says Yemeni staff member Mohammad el Shami died in Houthi custody. The UN human rights chief called for an independent investigation and the release of other detained personnel.
- UN Human Rights Office staff member Mohammad el Shami died in Houthi custody after being detained since June 6, 2024, according to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.
- Turk said el Shami’s family learned of his death more than a month after it happened and had not received an explanation of its cause or circumstances.
- Turk called for an independent investigation and the release of other detained UN personnel, humanitarian workers and civil society members. Yemen’s prime minister blamed the Houthis for the death; the group did not immediately comment.
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- Staff member
- Mohammad el Shami, a Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office.
- Detention
- The UN said he had been held since June 6, 2024.
- UN request
- A prompt, independent and thorough investigation, and the release of other detained personnel.
- Yemen government response
- The prime minister held the Houthis responsible and called for accountability.
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