{
  "id": 15347368,
  "title": "Houthis release 159 people under an amnesty under ICRC watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/houthis-release-159-people-under-an-amnesty-under-icrc-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:08:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/houthis-release-159-people-under-amnesty-under-icrc-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that Houthi authorities have released 159 individuals detained in connection with the ongoing conflict in the region. Prior to their release, the ICRC delegates held interviews with each detainee, communicated with their families about the impending release, and provided assistance to facilitate a dignified return home. According to Houthi official Abdelqader al-Murtada, the detainees were released under an amnesty, bringing the total number of prisoners released to 323. The ICRC's involvement in overseeing the amnesty process underscores the importance of ensuring the humane treatment of detainees and promoting stability in the region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}