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HADRAMOUT, June 19 – Yemen says it had seized two fishing boats carrying a huge stash of drugs hidden in 162 bags. The two boats were apprehended 13 nautical miles off the port of Sher city in the western Hadramout province.
Two Africans were seized on one of the boat and five Yemenis were seized on the second boat. The Africans were a Tanzanian and a Kenyan, ages 35-36, while the five Yemenis were aged 19-52. Read the full story
Saba News in Yemen is reporting that Eritrean authorities have released a Yemeni fishing boat, which was held in custody since May 17th. Eritrea is going to release two other fishing boats in the coming two days according to the Yemeni news paper. In the past Yemeni fishermen used to enter Eritrean sea waters illegally in order to extend their fishing grounds. Read more: Saba News.
Two men have been killed after clashes with police in South Yemen. The two men have been taking part in demonstrations against increasing food prices in the Red Sea state. Read more: TOPNEWSIN.
Hodeidah, Yemen: Yemeni fishermen have been released by Eritrean, Saudi and Sudanese authorities from custody after having been detained for several months. The fishermen caused frictions between the red sea countries, because they crossed international see waters. In the past Eritrea had detained several times Yemeni Fishermen in it’s see territory. read more:
