Return of 9 detained fishermen for more than 40 days

The General Authority for Fisheries in the Red Sea received 9 fishermen who were being held by the Saudi aggression coalition mercenaries, for more than 40 days.

The Director of the Fish Landing Center in Alluheya Directorate, Muhammad Rizk, explained that the reception of the fishermen was arranged in cooperation with the Coast Guard Authority, Al-Lahiya and Midi Sector, and as part of the efforts made by the Committee to Support and Follow Up the Cases of the Kidnapped Fishermen and their Families, which was recently formed in the province.

He indicated that they were received and symbolic financial assistance was provided by the committee, with the aim of alleviating their suffering.

They explained that they were taken to Hayran region, which is under the control of the aggression, and imprisoned, and that various types of torture and ill-treatment were practiced against them, before they were released, all fishing equipment was confiscated, and one of the engines of their fishing boats was destroyed.

Kidnapping crime and torture, which affected fishermen, is part of a series of crimes committed by the aggression forces coalition and its mercenaries against defenseless Yemeni fishermen, and in light of the shameful silence of the international community.