UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Turk said on October 31 that Mohammed Shami, a staff member of the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen, died while in the custody of the Houthis. Shami has been detained by the Houthis since June 6, 2024. According to information provided by his family, he died more than a month ago, but the family did not learn this news until recently. Turk demanded that the Houthis conduct an independent and comprehensive investigation into the cause of his death and ensure transparency of information and accountability for misconduct. Turk also expressed serious concerns about the safety of other United Nations personnel still in custody.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Turk said on October 31 that Mohammed Shami, a staff member of the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen, died while in the custody of the Houthis. Shami has been detained by the Houthis since June 6, 2024. According to information provided by his family, he died more than a month ago, but the family did not learn this news until recently. Turk demanded that the Houthis conduct an independent and comprehensive investigation into the cause of his death and ensure transparency of information and accountability for misconduct. Turk also expressed serious concerns about the safety of other United Nations personnel still in custody.