Yemen’s Houthi rebels release crew of vessel seized in Red Sea in 2023

The cargo ship Galaxy Leader was seized in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen in November 2023. Picture: Houthi Media Centre via AP

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their campaign in the Red Sea corridor.

The rebels said they released the sailors after mediation by Oman.