19 Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen evacuated, Embassy says
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Nineteen Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen were evacuated and are now returning to India, the Indian Embassy said. The crew were rescued from Hodeidah and Sana'a after two weeks of confinement.
Key takeaways
- The evacuation rescued 19 Indian seafarers from Hodeidah and Sana'a after two weeks.
- All evacuees are reported safe, in good health, and heading back to India.
- The operation follows a recent incident involving 14 Indian nationals on a yacht near Hodeidah.
- The evacuations occur amid rising Saudi‑Houthi tensions threatening Red Sea shipping routes.
Read the original at The Hindu
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