Houthis Release Detainees Amid New UN Worker Detentions

Yemen's Houthi rebels released 153 war detainees, aiming to ease post-ceasefire tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite this gesture, they detained seven UN workers, drawing condemnation from the United Nations. The Red Cross sees this as a positive step towards peace negotiations in Yemen's protracted war.

In a significant development, Yemen's Houthi rebels have unilaterally released 153 war detainees, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross, marking a gesture aimed at easing tensions.

The announcement, made after a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, was initially communicated Friday night and was seen as part of broader efforts to stabilize the region.

Despite this positive move, the Houthis have also taken into custody seven Yemeni workers from the United Nations, prompting outrage from the international body. The Red Cross expressed hope that the release signifies a step towards reviving peace negotiations to end the enduring conflict in Yemen.

(With inputs from agencies.)