President Trump re-designated the Houthis as a terrorist group on Wednesday, according to the White House.
In an executive order signed on Wednesday, Trump said that the terrorist group “threaten[s] the security of American civilians and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of our closest regional partners, and the stability of global maritime trade.”
“Supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force (IRGC-QF), which arms and trains terrorist organizations worldwide, the Houthis have fired at U.S. Navy warships dozens of times since 2023, endangering American men and women in uniform,” the order noted.
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President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump attend the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, Tuesday, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“Since seizing most Yemeni population centers by force from the legitimate Yemeni government in 2014-2015، the Houthis have launched numerous attacks on civilian infrastructure, including multiple attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia, the deadly January 2022 attacks on the United Arab Emirates, and more than 300 projectiles fired at Israel since October 2023.”
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On January 11, 2021, in one of his final acts as President, Donald Trump re-designated the Houthi rebel group in Yemen as a terrorist organization. This move has sparked controversy and concern among international organizations and humanitarian groups.
The Houthis, who have been fighting against the Yemeni government and Saudi-led coalition since 2014, have been accused of committing numerous human rights violations, including targeting civilians and using child soldiers. However, critics argue that labeling the group as a terrorist organization could hinder humanitarian efforts and exacerbate the already dire situation in Yemen, where millions are facing famine and disease.
The re-designation of the Houthis as a terrorist group means that anyone who provides support to the group could face severe legal consequences. This could have a chilling effect on aid organizations and other groups working to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people.
It remains to be seen how the incoming Biden administration will handle this decision and its implications for the ongoing conflict in Yemen. In the meantime, the situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate, with millions in desperate need of assistance and the specter of famine looming large.
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