Singapore not involved in military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen: Mindef

A Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft back at its airbase in Cyprus after striking military targets in Yemen on Jan 12. - PHOTO: REUTERS

SINGAPORE: Singapore did not take part in military strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, but it is involved in a multinational task force aimed at keeping ships safe in the Red Sea, the Defence Ministry (Mindef) said.

In response to queries, Mindef in a statement on Jan 13 said Singapore troops are taking part in Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) – an international maritime security force formed to respond to attacks on shipping vessels by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.