Yemen gov’t, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in ‘largest’ swap
Al Jazeera · 14 May 2026

Yemen gov’t, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in ‘largest’ swap

The UN-backed agreement will see the ICRC facilitate the exchange of hundreds of detainees from both sides.


AI Translated Summary:
The Yemeni government and Houthis have reached a significant agreement to exchange over 1,600 prisoners of war, marking the largest swap to date. This UN-backed initiative, facilitated by the ICRC, aims to alleviate the humanitarian crisis stemming from the ongoing conflict.


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