UN authorises continuing vigilance of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

The UN Security Council has authorised continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks. The vote in the 15-member council was 12-0 with Russia, China and Algeria abstaining because of attacks against Yemen in violation of its sovereignty, a clear reference to US airstrikes against the Houthis who control most of northern Yemen. The resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and Greece, extends the requirement that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres provide monthly reports to the Security Council about Houthi attacks in the Red Sea until Jan. 15, 2026. The recent attacks on MV Magic Seas and MV Eternity C were cited, which caused both vessels to sink, led to the loss of innocent seafarers and saw crew members taken hostage, as per a report.

 

 

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