UN Security Council Demands Houthis Cease Red Sea Attacks

United Nations - The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday condemned attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on ships sailing through the Red Sea and called for them to immediately cease.

"Repeated Houthi attacks on international shipping are not only a security threat but an economic threat, increasing food, medicine and energy prices," said U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

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