UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned renewed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on civilian ships in the Red Sea. According to his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, the recent sinking of two commercial vessels resulted in at least four deaths, multiple injuries, and 15 crew members reported missing.
Guterres urged the Houthis to refrain from obstructing ongoing search-and-rescue efforts. He stressed that such attacks violate international law, endanger maritime safety, and threaten severe environmental, economic, and humanitarian consequences, according to UN News.
The UN reaffirmed its commitment to de-escalation in the region and to pursuing a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen through engagement with all stakeholders.
