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Yemeni families tell Arab News of fear for abductees after UN worker dies in Houthi custody

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AL-MUKALLA: Relatives of Yemeni staff from the UN and other world organizations abducted by the Iran-backed Houthis have urged the international community to secure their release after a UN worker died in the group's custody.

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Relatives of Yemeni employees of the United Nations and other international organizations held by the Houthis have called for international efforts to secure their release. The appeal follows the death of a UN worker in Houthi custody, according to Arab News. The report highlights risks to aid…

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