March 09, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated inquiries into the condition of two Sri Lankan nationals who were rescued from a cargo ship targeted by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Ethiopia has officially requested information from Djibouti authorities, urging a prompt report on the incident.
The cargo ship, named True Confidence, was en route from China to Jeddah when it fell victim to a Houthi missile strike in the Gulf of Aden. The attack, resulting in the tragic loss of three crew members, prompted the Indian Navy’s intervention, leading to the rescue of 21 individuals on board, including the two Sri Lankans. The survivors were safely transported to Djibouti.
According to Sri Lanka Navy spokesperson Captain Gayan Wickramasooriya, one of the rescued Sri Lankans suffered serious burns, while the other remained uninjured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to closely monitor the situation, emphasizing the need for timely updates on the well-being of the rescued citizens.
