UN Security Council Demands Houthis Stop Red Sea Attacks

Published on January 11, 2024

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning a series of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, which have significantly disrupted global trade. The resolution, drawn up by Japan and the United States, calls for an immediate halt to the attacks while cautioning against further escalation. It was supported by 11 votes in favor and none against, with four abstentions from China, Russia, Algeria, and Mozambique. Linda Thomas Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the UN, blamed Iran for backing the Houthis in a statement applauding the resolution. “The resolution unequivocally demands that the Houthis cease their attacks and underscores the Council’s support for navigational rights and freedoms of vessels of all states in the Red Sea in accordance with international law,” she said....

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