UAE Condemns Hijacking of Oil Tanker Carrying Egyptian Sailors Off Yemen
- The United Arab Emirates condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors off Yemen, which was taken into Somali territorial waters, calling it a threat to maritime security and international trade routes.
- The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed full solidarity with Egypt and the sailors' families, supporting efforts to ensure their safety and secure release.
- Qatar and Jordan also condemned the hijacking, describing it as a violation of international law and emphasizing the need for international cooperation to protect maritime navigation and trade.
- Piracy in waters near Yemen and the Horn of Africa has intensified since late 2023, with pirates demanding ransom for the Egyptian sailors, raising alarm in the region.
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UAE condemns oil tanker hijacking off Yemen, calls for stronger maritime security
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen carrying a number of Egyptian sailors, which was subsequently taken into Somali territorial waters. The UAE affirmed that such criminal acts constitute a direct threat to maritime security and the safety of international trade routes.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Egypt and with …
UAE condemns hijacking of oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors off Yemen
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the UAE's full solidarity with Egypt and with the families of the kidnapped sailors, and its support for efforts aimed at ensuring their safety
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it is closely monitoring developments regarding the hijacking of the oil tanker "M/T Eureka" in Yemeni territorial waters, which had Egyptian sailors on board.
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