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Houthi rebels release crew of vessel seized in Red Sea in 2023

Yemen's Houthis have released the crew of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader after 14 months of captivity, as reported by CNN.
The crew, consisting of 25 members from various countries, was handed over to mediators from Oman, according to Al Masirah TV.
The release occurred shortly after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which had been ongoing for 15 months, as stated by CNN.
The International Maritime Organization described the crew's release as a profound relief, highlighting the importance of diplomacy, as noted by Arsenio Dominguez.

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VOA News

Houthi rebels release crew of vessel seized in Red Sea in 2023

The ship's crew of 25 included mariners from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico

30 days ago·United States

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The Manila Times

US asks Houthi rebels to return seized hip after release of hostages

MANILA, Philippines — The recent release of 25 crew members from the MV Galaxy Leader, including 17 Filipinos, by the Houthi rebels, while a positive development, is insufficient as the ship they seized illegally was still with them, the US State Department said. In a statement shared by the US Embassy in Manila on Friday, it said, "The Houthis unlawfully detained the crew after seizing their vessel violently over a year ago. The Houthis have st…

30 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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PBS NewsHour

Houthi rebels release crew of Galaxy Leader ship seized in Red Sea in November 2023

Yemen's Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Straight Arrow News

Houthi rebels release crew of the ship Galaxy Leader in Red Sea

Houthi rebels from Yemen have now released the crew of the Galaxy Leader after holding them hostage for more than a year. The ship was headed from Turkey to India in late 2023 when the rebels seized it in the Red Sea. What has been happening? The Iranian-backed Houthis began overtaking ships in the Red Sea, which is a major trade route between Asia and Europe, as well as the Gulf of Aden, shortly after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out …

1 month ago

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

After more than a year, the Houthis release the crew of the cargo ship “Galaxy Leader”

The ceasefire in Gaza is also bringing peace to the Red Sea: The Islamist group has announced that it will partially cease its attacks. Cargo ships are likely to continue to avoid the area.

1 month ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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