New York: The United Nations has expressed concern over rising drone, missile and air strikes targeting civilians and infrastructure in Yemen, with children among those killed and hospitals, markets and homes reportedly damaged.
The UN has urged all parties to the conflict to respect international law and take immediate steps to protect civilians.
It has also demanded an investigation into the death of UN staff member Mohammed Ibrahim al-Shami, who died in Houthi custody, and called for his body to be handed over to his family. The UN has further sought the release of around 70 UN and humanitarian personnel reportedly detained by the Houthis.
