Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 3rd Dec. UN Security Council on Saturday has condemned in the strongest terms recent attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen against a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, which are occurring against the backdrop of the conflict in Gaza.
The council members recalled ongoing threats and previous attacks against oil terminals under the control of the Government of Yemen.
They issued a statement on Friday demanding “that such attacks and action cease immediately.”
The Council also called for the immediate release of the MV Galaxy Leader and its crew.
The cargo ship, which was hijacked on 19 November, is reportedly owned by an Israeli businessman and operated by Japan, according to international media.
Members underlined the importance of the navigational rights and freedoms of all vessels in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, in accordance with international law.
They stressed the importance of enhancing international and regional cooperation to counter threats to peace and security in the region.
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