Riyadh -- The U.S. Embassy to Yemen has strongly condemned a recent decision by Houthi authorities to execute 21 Yemeni citizens working with the United Nations and other international organizations, describing the move as arbitrary and unjust.

In a statement issued todayt , the embassy denounced the ruling as a blatant violation of human rights and international law. It stressed that targeting humanitarian and development workers undermines efforts to deliver aid and support to millions of Yemenis suffering from the ongoing conflict.

The embassy called on the Houthis to immediately revoke the execution orders and release all arbitrarily detained individuals. It also urged the international community to stand united against such abuses and to protect the rights of Yemeni citizens engaged in humanitarian service.

Diplomatic observers note that the decision has sparked widespread concern among aid agencies, which warn that escalating threats against their staff could severely hinder relief operations in Yemen. The United States reiterated its commitment to supporting the United Nations and humanitarian partners in their mission to alleviate Yemen’s crisis.