New Delhi: The United Kindom condemned the Houthis’ attacks on maritime shipping in the Red Sea, and called for an immediate end to the violence. “We (once again) reiterate this Council’s call for the Houthis to cease their dangerous and illegal attacks on maritime shipping,” said Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at a UNSC meeting.
“The recent attack on the MV Sounion is a clear example of the Houthis’ disregard for the catastrophic environmental and economic consequences of their actions for both Yemen and the region. The reckless actions of the Houthis are further restricting an already complex and hostile operating environment, making it almost impossible to get aid to those who need it,” the Ambassador added.
The UK joined the briefers in highlighting the plight of UN, NGO workers and staff and former staff of diplomatic missions who remain in Houthi captivity.
The UK has urged the Houthis to prioritize the needs of Yemenis by engaging with peace process negotiations instead of pursuing reckless attacks and the detention of innocent civilians.
“We call for the immediate cessation of arms supplies to Houthis. The continued supply of advanced weapons which enables these attacks shows complete disregard for the UN Arms Embargo,” Kariuki said.