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CAIRO, Oct 2 (KUNA) -- The Arab League condemned on Sunday the attack on UAE civilian vessel near the port city of Aden, Yemen, while it was on a regular trip to transport humanitarian aid and evacuate the wounded.
In a statement, the spokesman for Arab League's Secretary General Mahmoud Afifi said that such act violates international law and not acceptable at all.
The statement noted that the attack has no justification and jeopardizes security of maritime navigation in Bab Al-Mandab, exposing it to grave risk, as the act was contrary to international maritime laws and to regional and international efforts being made to send relief aid to Yemen.
Last night, the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni legitimate government said a vessel leased by the UAE Armed Forces was rescued after coming under attack by Yemeni "Ansarullah" militia.
The vessel 'SWIFT' was reportedly attacked in Bab Al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen. (end)
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