Bab al-Mandab: Regional and internal waters
The article addresses the issue of water in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, emphasizing that the waters located between the Yemeni and Djiboutian coasts within the Bab al-Mandab Strait are considered internal and exclusive waters of Yemen and Djibouti. These waters are not subject to international laws, and navigation is regulated in accordance with the national sovereignty of each country. It also points out that former and current colonial powers seek to maintain their interests in the strait through maritime laws that protect their control and influence sharing. The article calls on Yemen and Djibouti to enhance their capabilities to safeguard their marine resources and to organize the passageways in a manner that serves their economic and security interests.
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