**Houthi Rebels Raid U.N. Facility in Yemen’s Capital, All Staff Reported Safe**
CAIRO (AP) — The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday raided a United Nations facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, a U.N. official confirmed. Fortunately, all staff members were reported safe.
Jean Alam, spokesman for the U.N. Resident Coordinator for Yemen, stated that Houthi security forces entered the U.N. compound in Sanaa. At the time of the raid, there were 15 U.N. international staff members inside the facility. According to the latest information, all personnel are safe, accounted for, and have been able to contact their families.
This incident follows a previous raid on U.N. offices in Sanaa on August 31, during which 19 employees were detained. The U.N. later secured the release of the deputy director of the UNICEF office in Yemen.
“The United Nations is taking all necessary measures and is in contact with relevant authorities and counterparts to ensure the safety and security of all personnel and property,” Alam said.
Another U.N. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the building is operated by the United Nations. The employees present belong to multiple U.N. agencies, including the World Food Program, UNICEF, and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
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