The latest raids are a significant escalation in a long-running crackdown by the rebels against international organizations.
Houthi rebels raided the offices of several U.N. agencies in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and detained 19 U.N. personnel, a higher number than originally reported.
The incidents follow a pattern of Houthi aggression toward aid workers. Dozens of U.N. staffers have been detained in recent years, with U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric saying on Wednesday that the Houthis detained 18 Yemeni staffers and one international employee.
The U.N. chief called for an immediate end to fighting as world leaders prepare for an annual high-level gathering.
Waltz's confirmation, delayed for months, comes as the U.N. General Assembly convenes for its annual high-level meeting.
Other nations are leveraging this opportunity to reshape global cooperation, with the shift particularly evident on Gaza.
The cuts in resources and posts are part of a broader goal to reduce the U.N.'s current budget of $3.72 billion by up to 20%.
The U.N. chief called for an immediate end to fighting as world leaders prepare for an annual high-level gathering.
A global treaty that took almost two decades to create will become law early next year, enabling conservation areas.
Waltz's confirmation, delayed for months, comes as the U.N. General Assembly convenes for its annual high-level meeting.
Other nations are leveraging this opportunity to reshape global cooperation, with the shift particularly evident on Gaza.
