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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent attacks by the Houthis on vessels in the Red Sea near the coast of Yemen. These incidents, which occurred on Monday and Tuesday, culminated in the sinking of the “Eternity C,” a Liberian-flagged ship operated by Greece, on Wednesday morning. Preliminary reports indicate that four crew members have lost their lives, fifteen are missing, and an unspecified number of sailors have been kidnapped by the insurgent group.
These attacks take place amid a backdrop of escalating violence, following a previous offensive in which the Houthis fired missiles and drones at another vessel, the “Magic Seas,” also Liberian-flagged and operated by Greece. Although the crew of the latter was able to evacuate, all 22 members were rescued without incidents.
Since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have increased their attacks on vessels associated with Israel and commercial ships in the region as a way to express solidarity with the Palestinian people. While they had reached an agreement with the United States in May to cease aggressions against U.S. warships after a series of bombings, they did not commit to stopping their actions against other ships linked to Israel.
Guterres has termed these actions unacceptable, stating that they pose a danger not only to the safety of the crews but also violate freedom of navigation. In his statement, he emphasized that these acts disrupt maritime transport and create significant environmental, economic, and humanitarian risks. He underscored the urgent need for all parties to respect international law and comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2768.
The Secretary-General also reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to help de-escalate the situation in the region, collaborating with actors in Yemen and other international partners in search of a peaceful and sustainable solution to the prolonged conflict. Since 2014, Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government, backed by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia, have been embroiled in a confrontation that has led the population to face a severe humanitarian crisis.
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