UN urges evacuation of 6,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for the urgent evacuation of 6,000 seafarers trapped aboard vessels in the Strait of Hormuz due to security risks.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Friday for the urgent protection and evacuation of approximately 6,000 seafarers currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
The mariners remain stuck aboard commercial vessels that cannot safely navigate out of the Persian Gulf due to severe security risks. Türk appealed directly to states, shipowners, and relevant maritime stakeholders to take immediate action to ensure the safety and safe passage of the stranded crew members. The situation underscores mounting humanitarian concerns for international maritime workers caught in regional tensions along one of the world's vital trade routes.
Sources: Le Soir.