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UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait

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The International Maritime Organization has issued an urgent call for the evacuation of approximately 6,000 seafarers currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. These individuals are located aboard hundreds of vessels that remain immobilized in the region.

The sailors have been unable to leave their ships despite the implementation of a ceasefire. The situation highlights the ongoing logistical challenges facing maritime crews trapped within the strait, as international authorities work to address the safety and transit concerns of those currently unable to evacuate.

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