Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff [EN/AR]

Country: Yemen Sources: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch Please refer to the attached file. Accused Face Death Penalty in Misuse of Espionage Charges (Beirut) – The Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen have sent at least eight people involved in human rights and humanitarian work for criminal prosecution, on espionage-related charges punishable by death, since August 18, 2026, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. They include two United Nations employees, a UN consul