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U.S. State Department Redesignates Yemen's Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization

The U.S. reinstates the Houthi designation, imposing sanctions and responding to their attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. military operations.

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US designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation
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Al Jazeera

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US designates Yemen’s Houthi group as foreign terrorist organization once again
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The Guardian

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Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
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Associated Press

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US Implements Designation of Yemen's Houthis as 'Terrorist Organization'
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The U.S. has reinstated the 'foreign terrorist organization' designation for Yemen’s Houthi group, as announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This move carries sanctions against individuals providing support to the group, which has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. military personnel in the region. Rubio stated that the Houthis threaten global maritime trade and the safety of American civilians. The announcement comes after the Biden administration previously revoked the designation due to humanitarian concerns. The U.S. will also offer $15 million for information on disrupting Houthi financing.

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  • The US State Department has reinstated the Houthis as a 'foreign terrorist organization' to impose economic sanctions due to their attacks in the Red Sea and threats to regional stability.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the designation aims to protect American citizens and allies, indicating a firm stance against engaging with groups labeled as terrorists.
  • Concerns over humanitarian impacts, which previously influenced the Biden administration's reversal of the designation, are now viewed as less relevant, with the US prioritizing security and counter-terrorism efforts.

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The Biden administration revoked the designation due to humanitarian concerns, as it could limit the ability to supply aid to Yemeni civilians.

ABC News, Counter Extremism Project

The redesignation imposes stricter economic penalties and criminalizes providing material support to the group. It also bars non-U.S. citizen members from entering the U.S. and allows victims to sue for compensation.

ABC News, NDTV

The Houthis have launched numerous attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. military operations, including firing at U.S. Navy warships dozens of times and targeting over 100 commercial ships.

ABC News, NDTV

The U.S. plans to offer $15 million for information on disrupting Houthi financing and will review partnerships with entities that have supported the Houthis.

ABC News, The White House

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