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UN Demands Investigation into Staff Member's Death in Houthi Custody

The United Nations has called for a thorough investigation following the death of a Yemeni UN Human Rights Office staff member who was arbitrarily detained by Houthi authorities for over two years. Mohammad el-Shami was among numerous UN and NGO workers arrested in June 2024 and falsely accused of espionage.

Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)

UN demands investigation into death of staff member in Houthi custody (Sky News)
UN demands investigation after staffer’s death in Houthi custody in Yemen (Al Jazeera English)