Islamabad January 12 2022: Pakistan strongly condemns the hijacking of the UAE-flagged Cargo Vessel “Rawabi” by the Houthis near the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen.
Pakistan said that such blatant acts not only threaten the freedom of maritime navigation but also endanger international trade and security of the region. Pakistan expresses its solidarity with the UAE and calls for immediate release of the vessel and its crew.
The United Arab Emirates government on Monday called for the release of the ship Rwabee and its crew, which were hijacked by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on January 3.
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A letter to the UN Security Council signed by Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, said the ship was carrying medical equipment for a field hospital on Socotra Island.
It added that 11 people of different nationalities are onboard “Rawabi”.
