The United Nations called for the evacuation of approximately 6,000 seafarers still trapped on vessels in the strategic waterway, amid ongoing regional conflicts. The UN urged involved parties to facilitate safe passage, according to reports.
The United Nations has urged the evacuation of approximately 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The call comes amid ongoing regional conflicts that have disrupted shipping through the strategic waterway since June. The UN has been leading evacuation efforts over the past month, having evacuated 115 vessels carrying 2,500 sailors since late June, according to UN data cited in earlier reports. The remaining 6,000 crew members remain trapped on vessels as the international community seeks safe passage. The new appeal urges all parties involved to facilitate the safe departure of the stranded seafarers.
- DevelopingBloomberg: 6,000 maritime crew still stranded in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongUN evacuates 115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers from Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday
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- DevelopingUN begins evacuation of ships from Strait of Hormuz
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