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Iraq: ISIS Member Arrested in Baghdad

A military vehicle of the Iraqi forces during its search for remnants of terrorist “ISIS”. (AFP)
A military vehicle of the Iraqi forces during its search for remnants of terrorist “ISIS”. (AFP)
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Iraq: ISIS Member Arrested in Baghdad

A military vehicle of the Iraqi forces during its search for remnants of terrorist “ISIS”. (AFP)
A military vehicle of the Iraqi forces during its search for remnants of terrorist “ISIS”. (AFP)

The Iraqi National Intelligence Service announced on Wednesday detaining a terrorist working in ISIS military-production activities in Baghdad.

The intelligence service revealed in a press release published by the Iraqi News Agency that intelligence units in Baghdad's Karkh successfully apprehended one of their wanted suspects, in accordance with anti-terrorism laws.

The statement revealed that the arrest was made following precise intelligence information, which involved luring one of the terrorists who was actively involved in ISIS groups, specializing in manufacturing military arms and explosives.

The suspect was captured through a well-planned ambush upon his entry into Iraqi territory.

It was further reported that the arrested individual belongs to a family whose multiple members were involved in joining ISIS gangs.

He confessed to his affiliation with the terrorist organization during interrogation, and has been handed over to the relevant authorities to face due justice.

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UN Suspends All Trips into Houthi-Held Areas after More Staffers Detained

27 December 2024, Yemen, Sanaa: A Houthi supporter brandishes a rifle during a demonstration against the United States and Israel following Israeli air strikes on significant facilities in the Yemeni cities of Sanaa and Hodeidah, which are under Houthi control. (dpa)
27 December 2024, Yemen, Sanaa: A Houthi supporter brandishes a rifle during a demonstration against the United States and Israel following Israeli air strikes on significant facilities in the Yemeni cities of Sanaa and Hodeidah, which are under Houthi control. (dpa)
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UN Suspends All Trips into Houthi-Held Areas after More Staffers Detained

27 December 2024, Yemen, Sanaa: A Houthi supporter brandishes a rifle during a demonstration against the United States and Israel following Israeli air strikes on significant facilities in the Yemeni cities of Sanaa and Hodeidah, which are under Houthi control. (dpa)
27 December 2024, Yemen, Sanaa: A Houthi supporter brandishes a rifle during a demonstration against the United States and Israel following Israeli air strikes on significant facilities in the Yemeni cities of Sanaa and Hodeidah, which are under Houthi control. (dpa)

The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthi militias after more of their staff were detained by the militants.

The Houthis have already detained UN staffers, as well as individuals associated with the once-open US Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, and aid groups.

“Yesterday, the de facto authorities in Sanaa detained additional UN personnel working in areas under their control,” the UN statement read. “To ensure the security and safety of all its staff, the United Nations has suspended all official movements into and within areas under the de facto authorities’ control.”

Before Friday, the UN had a total of 16 Yemeni staff in Houthi detention. Staffers were trying to get a headcount across the UN agencies working in the country and had halted their work, which provides food, medicine and other aid to the impoverished nation.

In June, the UN acknowledged 11 Yemeni employees were detained by the Houthis under unclear circumstances as the militias increasingly cracked down on areas under their control. Several dozen others from aid agencies and other organizations are also held.