Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the additional arbitrary detentions of UN personnel by the Houthis
European External Action Service (EEAS)
02.09.2025
Brussels, Belgium
EEAS Press Team
The European Union supports the statement of the UN Secretary General of 01 September 2025 and strongly condemns the additional arbitrary detentions of at least 11 UN personnel by the Houthis in Yemen, as well as the seizure of UN property and attempts to enter the UN premises in Sana'a in violation of International Law and the Vienna Conventions, providing for the inviolability of diplomatic premises at all times.
The EU calls for the immediate release of all detained personnel.
The EU continues to call for respect of the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and demands that all threats and attacks against commercial vessels are halted.
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