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19 Indian Seafarers Rescued From Yemen Amid Red Sea Tensions
9 Nov
Summary
- Nineteen Indian seafarers have been safely evacuated from Yemen.
- The seafarers were stranded in the Yemeni cities of Hodeidah and Sana'a.
- The evacuation occurs amidst rising regional tensions and Red Sea security concerns.
Nineteen Indian seafarers have been safely evacuated from Yemen after being stranded for two weeks. The Indian Embassy in Yemen confirmed on Sunday that all 19 individuals are safe, in good health, and are now traveling back to India. They had been stranded in the Yemeni cities of Hodeidah and Sana'a.
This evacuation takes place amidst a period of renewed regional tension. The situation in Yemen and surrounding areas has seen increased attacks and retaliatory strikes, raising fears of a wider conflict. These developments have particularly heightened concerns regarding the security of the Red Sea and the critical Bab al-Mandab Strait shipping route.
The embassy expressed gratitude to all parties involved for their cooperation in facilitating the safe return of the Indian nationals. This incident follows a recent confirmation of 14 other Indian nationals aboard a yacht near Yemen being safe.
