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Resource Page for the Red Sea Attacks

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Defence and security

Foreign policy

Economy

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National security

Trade

15 January 2024

Unlawful attacks in the Red Sea are impacting global trade and supply chains.

The Houthi is a Yemen-based Islamist political and military organisation. In November 2023, the Houthis threatened to target Israel-linked ships or ships heading into Israeli ports.

However, the Houthis have been indiscriminately targeting commercial vessels unlawfully, including a Singapore-flagged container vessel and two that were bound for Singapore.

Below are some useful resources to help you better understand what's happening in the Red Sea, its impact, why it matters to Singapore, and how we are responding.

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(Infographic) NE Insights on Red Sea Attacks

(Carousel) NE Insights on Red Sea Attacks

Resources

Singapore not involved in military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen: Mindef, The Straits Times, Singapore, 13 Jan 2024

Infographic on SAF's Participation in Operation Prosperity Guardian, Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) Facebook, 9 Jan 2024

CNA Explains: What Escalating Red Sea Tensions Mean For the World, Including Singapore, Channel News Asia, 12 Jan 2024

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