Houthi forces raided the headquarters of five international and relief organizations in Sana'a last night, detaining an unspecified number of employees. The Houthis are currently holding 59 UN staffers and have accused them of spying for a hostile state, according to a report from @ariel_oseran. This crackdown on international organizations occurred overnight on November 4th-5th, 2025. The exact timing of the raids and detentions within the overnight period was not specified. The charges of spying for a hostile state against the detained UN staffers represent a significant escalation in the Houthis' actions against foreign organizations operating in Yemen. No further details were provided regarding the specific names of the five organizations targeted or the identities of the detained employees. The report from @ariel_oseran, shared on November 5th, 2025, at 11:15 UTC, highlights ongoing tensions and actions by Houthi authorities against international entities.
