ALBAWABA - On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 3:33 PM, the Yemeni government warned of a big environmental disaster that could happen in the Red Sea.
The Yemeni government is worried about a big environmental disaster because of news that the Ruby Mar ship, which was attacked by the Houthi group, leaked dangerous materials.
Large losses and the crew having to leave the ship
In a statement carried by the Yemeni news service Saba, the Yemeni government said it was wrong for the Houthi group to attack the ship flying the Belizean flag, which caused a lot of damage and forced the crew to leave the ship.
It stated that "preliminary information indicates that the ship is heading towards the Yemeni Hanish Islands in the Red Sea, posing a threat of a major environmental catastrophe."
In its statement, the government urged "all countries, organizations, and bodies concerned with preserving marine environment to promptly deal with the crisis and prevent the leakage of these hazardous materials into the sea."
The message made it clear that the ship being targeted carries a lot of ammonia and oils.
The government said in the statement that it has set up a crisis group to work on an emergency plan for how to handle the situation. The government stresses how important it is to get help right away for its efforts because it doesn't have a lot of resources.
By attacking ships going to Israel and its friends, the Houthi group hopes to get Israel to end the genocide war it is fighting against the people of Gaza and end the siege.
