👋 Hey there! Have you heard about the United Nations (UN) recently pausing their work in a place called Sa’ada in Yemen? Let’s find out what’s going on.
What’s Happening?
The UN is an international organization that helps people all over the world. In Yemen, a country in the Middle East, the UN has been working hard to provide food, medical care, and other important support to people in need.
However, recently, some workers from the UN have been detained (which means they were taken and not allowed to leave) by a group controlling Sa’ada, called the Houthis. Because of this, the UN decided it’s not safe for their staff to keep working there right now.
Why Did They Pause Their Work?
The safety of the people who work for the UN is very important. Since eight more UN workers were recently detained, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, asked for all UN operations in Sa’ada to be paused until it’s safe again.
What Does This Mean for the People in Yemen?
This pause is temporary. The UN wants to make sure their workers are safe so they can continue helping the millions of people in Yemen who need assistance. They are hoping to resolve this situation soon so they can get back to providing aid.
What’s Next?
The UN is working with the Houthis to help release their workers and ensure everyone’s safety. They are committed to helping the people of Yemen as soon as possible.
Let’s hope for a quick and peaceful resolution so that the important work of helping people can continue! 🤞
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
