The Minister of Information stated that the targeting of a commercial ship heading to Yemen reveals the Houthi blockade on the people.

Houthi Attacks on Commercial Ship Highlight Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Minister of Information Condemns Houthi Actions

The Minister of Information, Moammar Al-Eryani, has condemned the recent attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi militia on a commercial ship heading to Yemeni ports. This vessel carried essential goods intended for the Yemeni people. Al-Eryani emphasized that this act demonstrates the militia’s escalating aggression, which now extends to targeting food supplies arriving by sea. He described this as a clear attempt to deepen the suffering of citizens and prolong the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Details of the Attack

In a press statement, Al-Eryani clarified that the targeted ship did not carry weapons and was not bound for any other country. Instead, it was transporting commercial goods specifically for Yemenis. He pointed out that the attack underscores the Houthis’ role in imposing a real blockade on the Yemeni population. This blockade affects both areas under their control and other provinces, disrupting access to basic necessities, driving up food prices, and exacerbating hunger and poverty.

Historical Context of Houthi Aggression

Al-Eryani noted that this behavior is not new for the Houthi militia. They have previously destroyed civilian aircraft at Sana’a Airport, denying Yemenis their right to travel. Additionally, they targeted oil export facilities in Mukalla, aiming to halt vital state resources and prevent the government from paying employee salaries. This occurred after the government had begun disbursing salaries to various sectors in areas under Houthi control.

Impact on Yemeni Families

The minister stressed that the attacks on oil export facilities did not only target the government but also directly impacted employee salaries and the livelihoods of their families. By closing off potential revenue streams, the Houthis have intentionally kept Yemenis without salaries, services, or income sources.

A Call to Awareness

Al-Eryani urged the Yemeni people, particularly those living under Houthi control, to recognize the true nature of the militia’s project. He stated that those who seize salaries, loot properties, destroy aircraft, halt oil exports, and block food supplies cannot genuinely care for Yemen or its citizens. Instead, they are the direct cause of the people’s suffering, hunger, isolation, and deteriorating living conditions.

Conclusion: A Strategy of Control

In conclusion, Al-Eryani asserted that the Houthi militia deliberately seeks to starve and impoverish Yemenis, keeping them in a state of need and fear. They believe that a weakened society is easier to control and exploit. The ongoing suffering of citizens serves as a tool for the Houthis to maintain their grip on power and enforce their control through force.

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