India, Oct. 7 -- At least eight UN and civil society workers detained by Yemen's Houthi authorities have been referred for prosecution on espionage-related charges that can carry the death penalty, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said on October 6. Workers face espionage charges The eight people were transferred to the Specialized Criminal Prosecution in Sana'a since August 18. They include two UN employees, one UN consultant and five people who worked with local and international civil society organisations in health, human rights and humanitarian aid. They face charges of "espionage" and "aiding the enemy" under Articles 127 and 128 of Yemen's Penal Code. Rights groups said prosecutors have also made broad allegations about t...