UN Diplomatic Success in a Potential Oil Disaster

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Rare positive news: UN raises funds to avert FSO Safer disaster in Yemen, addressing environmental risks.

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UN Yemen Coordinator secured funds, agreements from Huthis, IRG, Netherlands played pivotal role in funding.

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Neighboring states gave $10M, less considering spill risk. Major oil firms and UN crowdfunding helped.

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UN replaced Safer with modified tanker. Dutch experts ensured safe oil transfer, emergency equipment nearby.

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In July, replacement tanker arrived. Huthis used PR move with international media to assert ownership.

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UN averts major oil disaster, completes transfer, saving environment and billions in cleanup costs. Notable success.

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Secure FSO, remove wreck, clear sludge on Safer. IRG asserts authority, Yemen-UN talks, funding needed.

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UN truce lapsed, no full-scale fighting. Economic battles escalate. Safer's oil valued at $80M, IRG loses $1.5B.

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