Call for the release of the Galaxy leader and crew who were captured… Condemns supply of weapons to Houthis
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an end to the Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
According to the UN website, the Security Council adopted a resolution to maintain international peace and security in the Red Sea on the 10th (local time) with 11 votes in favor to 4 abstentions. There were no dissenting votes, and Korea, which began serving as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council this year, also voted in favor.
The resolution condemns the Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea region, which have increased since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October last year, and calls for the release of the Galaxy Leader, a ship captured by the Houthis, and its crew. The right to freedom of navigation under international law was also mentioned.
The resolution pointed out that all UN member states must protect their ships from attack in accordance with international law and respond appropriately and effectively to the fundamental issues that have caused regional tensions. He also condemned the supply of weapons to Houthi rebels.
Previously, the Security Council convened an emergency meeting last week regarding Houthi rebel activities in the Red Sea. The resolution on this day is a follow-up to the meeting at that time. The United Nations pointed out, “Since Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7, there have been more than 20 attacks carried out by rebels.”
Before adopting the resolution that day, the United States, along with the United Kingdom, announced that it had shot down a total of 21 Houthi rebel drones and missiles in the southern Red Sea the previous day. The U.S. Central Command also issued a statement the day before, saying that it had shot down an Iranian-made one-way unmanned attack aircraft (OWA UAVs).
The Korean UN Mission issued a press release after adopting the resolution that day, saying, “We voted in favor considering the importance of the navigation rights and freedom of ships,” and added, “In particular, Korea is the chairman of the Yemen Sanctions Committee, a body under the Security Council, and is interested in the situation related to Yemen. “I’m watching,” he said.
Source: Donga
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