Indian Sailor Freed by Houthi Rebels in Yemen, Expected to Return Home

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{ "title": "Indian Sailor Freed by Houthi Rebels in Yemen, Expected to Return Home", "article": "In a significant breakthrough, Anilkumar Raveendran, an Indian sailor detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels in July, has been released and is set to return home soon. Raveendran was among 11 sailors from India and the Philippines freed by the rebels on Wednesday. The men were flown out of Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, to Muscat in an Oman Air Force aircraft after Oman took custody of the freed sailors, as confirmed by the Houthi rebels on their al-Masirah satellite news channel. The Indian government has welcomed Raveendran's release, praising Oman for facilitating his safe return. Raveendran was part of the crew of MV Eternity C, which was attacked by the Houthis on July 7, killing four on board and sinking the vessel. The Houthi rebels have targeted over 100 vessels with missiles and drones, sinking four ships and killing at least nine sailors. The Indian government had been coordinating with various parties to ensure Raveendran's safe release and return. Raveendran's release comes as a relief to the Indian government, which had been working to secure his freedom. The government has expressed gratitude to Oman for its role in facilitating Raveendran's release. The sailor is expected to travel back to India soon, bringing an end to his ordeal. The incident highlights the ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea, where the Houthi rebels have been responsible for several attacks on merchant vessels in recent months."