Sanaa: Britain reported that at least four crew members from the Liberia-flagged ship Eternity-C were killed in Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group last week, with several others still missing. The attacks have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of maritime navigation in the region.
According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement posted on social media platform X, the British Embassy in Yemen condemned the ‘unjustified Houthi attacks’ on the Liberia-flagged ships Magic Sea and Eternity C. The embassy called for the ‘immediate and unconditional release of all crew members of the Eternity C,’ emphasizing the need for adherence to international law and freedom of navigation.
The exact number of missing personnel has not been disclosed, but the embassy highlighted that such attacks could further destabilize the region and undermine efforts toward achieving sustainable peace in Yemen. The attacks are part of an ongoing maritime campaign by the Houthis, who claim their actions are in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Both ships were operated by Greek companies and were allegedly targeted because the Houthis claimed they were bound for Israeli ports. In a televised speech on Thursday, Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a ‘ban on navigation of the Israeli enemy’ in Red Sea waters.
As of Sunday, the Houthis have not responded to the British statement nor confirmed the detention of crew members from either vessel, leaving the situation unresolved and tense.