The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the non-governmental organisation, the rebel group confirmed. The "conflict-related detainees” were released in the capital, Sanaa on Saturday, and had received regular visits by the ICRC as part of detention work to ensure humane treatment of war-related prisoners. "This operation has brought much-needed relief and joy
to families who have been anxiously waiting for the return of their loved ones,”
said Christine Cipolla, the ICRC’s head of delegation in Yemen. page 5