Shippers warned of attacks off Yemen

FOR the second time in less than three months, Saudi Arabian authorities have issued a warning that “there is a prevalent threat” to shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb strait separating Yemen from Africa, after Houthi rebels destroyed a civilian vessel.

The announcement was made in a statement by the Saudi Coalition, the military command comprising forces from several nations and led by Saudi Arabia that is fighting against the Houthis in support of the Yemeni government.