Yemen’s Ministry of Fish Wealth strongly denounced the aggressive actions and violations carried out by American warships against fishermen in Yemeni territorial waters.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry expressed deep concern over the serious injury sustained by fisherman Hisham Abbas Qubsa, a resident of Al-Khokha district in Houdeidah, who was shot by an American warship in the Red Sea while fishing west of Hanish Al-Kabir Island.
The Ministry condemned this aggressive act against Qubsa as a blatant violation of human rights and international laws. It sees it as part of the ongoing aggression and brutal crimes committed by the American enemy, the aggression forces, and mercenaries against Yemeni fishermen since the start of the aggression against Yemen.
The Ministry of Fish Wealth called for an immediate halt to these violations and for those responsible to be held accountable. It expressed full solidarity with fisherman Hisham Abbas Qubsa and all Yemeni fishermen.
The statement highlighted the challenging conditions faced by Yemeni fishermen due to the war and blockade. Despite the hardships, they continue their noble work in the face of adversity.
Appealing to the international community and human rights organizations, the Ministry urged urgent intervention to stop these violations and safeguard Yemeni fishermen from imminent threats resulting from the militarization of Yemeni territorial waters. It criticized the global silence in the face of the injustice suffered by these fishermen in Yemeni waters.
Warning against the dangers of ongoing violations targeting territorial waters, marine ecosystems, and Yemeni fishermen, the Ministry stressed the importance of respecting their rights, safety, and protection from future attacks. It called on everyone to stand in solidarity with Yemeni fishermen and support their cause.
