Fisheries Ministry condemns increasing Saudi violations against fishermen

SANAA, Oct. 25 (YPA) – The Ministry of Fisheries on Tuesday condemned the increasing Saudi violations against fishermen and the fish sector in Yemen.

The ministry explained, in a statement, that the Saudi forces kidnapped 17 fishermen from Al-Harouniya area in Al-Muneera district of Hodeida province while they were working in the fishing areas.

The fishermen arrived on Monday evening in Al-Luahya district, a week after they were kidnapped on the uninhabited island of Sana, according to the statement.

The statement indicated that the Saudi forces looted three fishing boats that were in the possession of the fishermen, in conjunction with tightening the noose around them while fishing in Yemeni waters.

YPA