UN voices concern over drone attacks on civilians in Yemen
Summary
The United Nations has voiced concern over rising drone, missile, airstrike and shelling attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure across Yemen. The UN also demanded the return of the body of staffer Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Shami and the release of detained humanitarian personnel.
Key Points
- The United Nations said civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen are increasingly being hit by drones, missiles, airstrikes and shelling.
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk demanded the return of the body of UN staffer Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Shami to his family.
- The UN called on the Houthi de facto authorities to establish the circumstances of Al-Shami's death and hold those responsible accountable.
- The UN again urged the immediate and unconditional release of all detained UN and humanitarian personnel.
