The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Muammar Al -Iryani, said that the Houthi terrorist militia of Iran, to kidnap an additional number of United Nations employees and its international agencies, is an extension of its ongoing crimes against the humanitarian and civilian workers in the force -controlled areas, and a new confirmation On its terrorist nature, and its lack of varying international laws and covenants. ”

Muammar Al -Iryani explained in a press statement that the Houthi militia had previously launched in early June 2024, a wave of kidnappings that affected more than fifty United Nations employees and its international agencies, the UN envoy office, and a number of international and local organizations, workers In the kidnapped capital, Sanaa, including three women, and forcibly hidden them in harsh conditions, in a blatant challenge to the will of the international community.

Al -Iryani pointed out that the Houthi militia was not satisfied with causing the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, but rather to undermine the efforts of the international community aimed at providing support and assistance to the needy, these actions conclusively confirm that they do not care about the ongoing human suffering, and they continue in Deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people, and increasing the humanitarian situation complicated.

Al -Arani added: “This step requires the urgent need to transfer the main headquarters of the United Nations Mission, UN agencies, international organizations operating in Yemen, and the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (Unama) immediately to the temporary capital of Aden, and liberated areas, To provide a safe and stable environment for workers in this field, and to ensure continued assistance operations without any obstacle.

Al -Iryani called for a firm international position and taking strong and deterrent measures commensurate with the crimes committed by the Houthi militia ... calling on the United Kingdom and the European Union to follow the example of the United States of America, classify it "a global terrorist organization", and move the legal path by raising Judicial calls in the Criminal Court and various international courts to hold those responsible for those crimes accountable, and to ensure the rights and safety of the kidnappers.