Yemen, Houthi and Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says
Prisoner releases have been seen as a bid to jump-start talks to end Yemen's war, which began when Houthi rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea in November 2023
The move by the Iranian-backed Houthis marks their latest effort to de-escalate their attacks following a ceasefire in Gaza.
Yemen's Houthi rebels release 153 war detainees
Yemen's Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels on Saturday released 153 war detainees in the militia-controlled capital Sana'a, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). "This operation has brought much-needed relief and joy to families who have been anxiously waiting for the return of their loved ones,
Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally free 153 war detainees
The release is one of several overtures in recent days aimed at easing tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, International Committee of the Red Cross says
Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, International Committee of the Red Cross says.
Alert: Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, International Committee of the Red Cross says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, International Committee of the Red Cross says.
Yemen's Houthis release 153 prisoners with Red Cross support
Yemen's Houthis released 153 prisoners on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the ICRC said in a statement. The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed,
Yemen's Houthis to Release Dozens of Prisoners on Saturday, Group Says
Yemen's Houthi group said it will free dozens of prisoners on Saturday, calling the move a "unilateral humanitarian initiative," Abdul Qader al-Murtada, head of the Houthi-run prisoner affairs committee,
UN suspends all trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen over 7 more staffers being detained
The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after seven more of their staff ...
UN says seven staff detained in Houthi-controlled Yemen, all movement suspended
The United Nations said on Friday that the Houthis who control northern Yemen had detained seven U.N. personnel, and it was ...
Trump Re-Labels Yemen’s Houthi Rebels as Terrorists
The move will authorize harsher penalties on the Iran-backed group, which has attacked Israel and disrupted global shipping ...
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UN says more staff detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen
The United Nations said on Friday that Yemen's Houthi rebels have once again detained its personnel in the war-wracked ...
Yemen's Houthi rebels signal they will limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli-affiliated ships
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Yemen's Houthi rebels signal they will limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor to ...
White House says Yemen's Houthi movement designated as 'foreign terrorist organization'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday designated Yemen's Houthi movement, known formally as Ansar Allah, as a "foreign ...
UN Chief Urges Release Of Staff Held By Yemen's Huthi Rebels
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Friday for the "immediate and unconditional" release of all humanitarian staff held by Yemen's Huthis, saying the rebel group had detained seven United Nations workers ...