European Parliament calls for Houthi designation as terrorist group
EU lawmakers adopt resolution condemning attacks and urging terrorist listing of the militia.
At a glance
- European Parliament adopted resolution calling for Houthi terrorist designation under EU law
- Resolution condemned attacks described as violations of international and humanitarian law
- Called for dismantling funding channels and freezing assets of the group and related entities
- Urged Houthis to cease all hostilities inside and outside Yemen
Members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday expressing support for Saudi Arabia and Yemen's government, condemning what they described as violations of international law by the Houthi group. The resolution called on the EU Council to designate the Houthis, including their political and military structures, as a terrorist organisation and to freeze their funding and assets.
The resolution also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Parliamentarians urged the group to cease hostilities and abandon territorial ambitions, citing civilian casualties and displacement in Yemen.
Why it matters
The resolution reflects European Parliament concern over regional security and humanitarian conditions in Yemen, where the conflict has affected civilian populations.
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