Yemen sees ports reopen

on November 16, 2017

Closures condemned internationally.

Yemen sees ports reopen

Saudi Arabia has reopened some ports in Yemen a week after the Saudi-led military coalition battling the Houthi movement there announced a temporary closure of all Yemeni ports to staunch the tide of arms being sent to Houthi rebels from Iran.

The country’s mission to the United Nations (UN) said on Monday that the seaports of Aden, Mokha and Mukalla would resume normal activity within 24 hours, alongside Aden and Seyoun airports.

To continue reading, please click here.

Source: portstrategy.com

Tags: Gulf of Aden Hodeidah Houthis Indian Ocean Iran Maritime Security Saudi arabia UN bab-el-Mandeb blockade illegal weapon imports maritime crime maritime piracy maritime terrorism port security sea mines