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Houthis sink Indian ship raises trade worries
The reattack on the Indian vessel "MSV FAIZE NOORE OLIYA" in the Red Sea by a bomb-laden boat, which the Yemeni government attributes to the Houthis, has highlighted the escalating threats to one of the world's most important maritime corridors. The Yemeni government emphasizes that solutions to counter these attacks require international support to strengthen coast guard and naval forces and to restore the state's control over its shores, linking the security of the Red Sea with internal stability in Yemen. The ministry confirmed that the attacks, which resulted in the sinking of the ship and the rescue of its 14 crew members, violate international law and pose a threat to freedom of navigation and global trade. It underscored the importance of forming a multi-national naval coalition led by Saudi Arabia to enhance the protection of commercial shipping routes and energy supplies in the region. Officials also pointed out that these attacks coincide with the deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation in Yemen, as the targeted vessel carried commercial goods destined for Yemeni ports, worsening the suffering of the population and exacerbating the food crisis and rising costs. For its part, the Yemeni government called on the international community to take firm actions against ongoing maritime attacks, affirming that Yemen's current capabilities demonstrate its ability to protect its shores if given adequate support.
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