Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade, linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea.

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Strategically located between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and Djibouti and Eritrea on the Horn of Africa, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is vital for oil transportation.

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The name Bab el-Mandeb translates to "Gate of Tears," a reference to the treacherous navigation conditions and historical shipwrecks in the area.

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Control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is highly contested due to its strategic importance for military and economic dominance in the region.

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Environmentalists are concerned about the ecological impact of heavy shipping traffic and potential oil spills in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which supports rich marine biodiversity.

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