Yemeni Houthi rebels unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war today, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported, quoted by the Associated Press.
The Houthis indicated yesterday evening that they plan to release prisoners of war as part of their efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East after a ceasefire was reached in the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement "Hamas".
However, the release of the prisoners of war was preceded by the detention of seven Yemeni UN employees, which caused the displeasure of the world organization.
The Red Cross said that "welcomes the unilateral release as another positive step towards the resumption of negotiations" to end the war in Yemen.