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Why are shipping firms suspending routes in the Red Sea?

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January 10, 2024

An Iran-backed militant group in Yemen is threatening the maritime trade in a major route for shipping to the EU, and it’s because of the war between Israel & Hamas in Gaza.

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Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

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