DJIBOUTI December 28. 2023 (Saba) - Today, Thursday, Djibouti announced its reservations about participating in the so-called “Guardian of Prosperity” coalition in the Red Sea, in response to the Yemeni attacks in support of the Gaza Strip in the region.
Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssef, confirmed today that his country did not condemn the Sanaa attacks in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, because it considered them "true relief for the Palestinians."
Youssef said in a television interview: Djibouti has reservations about participating in the coalition formed by the United States, even though the cessation of maritime trade in Bab al-Mandab will harm Djibouti’s economy.
He pointed out that maritime trade is an essential part of Djibouti's national income, and if Bab al-Mandab is closed, "its economy will collapse."
He added: The Yemeni Ansar Allah group “attacked the ships in order to rescue and relieve the Palestinians, and we must all support Palestine because brother supports his brother, even with the weakest faith, and Djibouti does not condemn the Yemeni operations because they are a fraternal duty.”
He continued, saying: "Since the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement began its military operations against the Israeli occupation, his country has not opposed nor blamed Yemen, because they are correct steps."
Youssef concluded his speech by saying: “If Palestine does not find another help, may God bless it for helping the Houthis.”
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resource : Saba