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UN Security Council demands Houthis cease ship attacks in the Red Sea

UN Security Council demands Houthis cease ship attacks in the Red Sea

Posted on January 15, 2024   |  

The UN Security Council has issued a resolution directing Yemen's Houthis to halt Red Sea ship attacks and release the seized Japanese-operated Galaxy Leader.

11 council members voted in favor of the measure, urging an immediate end to attacks disrupting global commerce and navigational rights.

Abstaining from the vote were Algeria, China, Mozambique, and Russia, with China and Russia opting not to use their veto power as permanent members.

The US accuses the Iran-backed Houthis of conducting 26 attacks on Red Sea commercial ships since taking control of the Galaxy Leader in November.

The Houthis claim their attacks target Israeli-related vessels due to the Gaza war, but many affected ships have no discernible link to Israel.

Shipping lines are increasingly avoiding the area due to rising tensions and frequent attacks.

The resolution implicitly supports Operation Prosperity Guardian, a US-led multinational naval task force formed to safeguard commercial shipping from Houthi assaults.



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