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Yemen's Houthis release 153 prisoners with support from ICRC

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Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen's Houthis on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), according to a statement by the ICRC.

A person detained by the Houthis meets their family member after their release, in Sanaa, Yemen January 25, 2025. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

A person detained by the Houthis meets their family member after their release, in Sanaa, Yemen January 25, 2025. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen's Houthis on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), according to a statement by the ICRC.

The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed, but the ICRC said they received regular visits by the organization in Yemeni capital Sanaa.

Reporting by Emma Farge

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