Aden - United Kingdom has called on Yemen’s Houthi militia to immediately and unconditionally release surviving crew members of the Eternity C cargo vessel, which was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea earlier this month.

British authorities condemned the assault as a flagrant violation of international maritime law, stressing that most of the crew had no connection to the conflict and that their detention poses a direct threat to civilian lives. 

The UK joined the U.S. in labeling the incident as terroristic in nature, urging the Houthis to halt further maritime aggression.

The fate of several crew members remains uncertain, with reports suggesting some have been captured by the Houthis. 

The UK expressed deep concern and emphasized the need for their safe return to their families, as search operations continue.