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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai

Japan condemns hijacking of car carrier ship by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

AP

The Japanese government has condemned the hijacking of a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Yemeni Houthi rebels and said it is working towards the release of the ship and its captive crew.

At least 25 crew members who were on board the Galaxy Leader vessel have been taken hostage by the Iran-backed rebel group after it seized what it believed to be an Israeli ship.

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