Guterres condemns death of UN staff member in Houthi custody

Guterres condemns death of UN staff member in Houthi custody United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is “appalled” by the death of UN staff member Mohammad el-Shami in Houthi custody in Yemen. A spokesperson for Guterres said the UN chief condemns the death of el-Shami, who worked with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and “calls for an immediate, impartial, transparent & thorough investigation”. In a statement, the spokesperson said the circumstances surrounding “this appalling tragedy” remain unclear. Meanwhile, UN High Commissioner for…