Houthi forces free 159 detainees under ICRC-monitored amnesty
The ICRC reports that Houthi authorities have released 159 people detained during the conflict, citing an amnesty that has so far freed 323 prisoners.
According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, Houthi officials freed 159 individuals who had been held because of the ongoing fighting. The Red Cross conducted pre-departure interviews, notified families and offered support for a dignified return home. Houthi spokesperson Abdelqader al-Murtada said the releases are part of a broader amnesty that has already resulted in 323 releases.
Why it matters
It shows a humanitarian step toward easing civilian suffering in the Yemen war.
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