Yemen warns against continued Iranian support for the Houthi terrorist militia with weapons and military technology.

Yemen Warns Against Continued Iranian Support for Houthi Militias

The Republic of Yemen has issued a warning regarding the ongoing Iranian support for the Houthi terrorist militia, which has prolonged the conflict in Yemen. The Yemeni government called for the implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216. It emphasized the need to enhance international efforts to halt arms smuggling, cut off funding sources, and pursue criminal networks.

Participation in UN Conference

This warning came during Yemen’s participation in the thirteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, which concluded today in Vienna, Austria. The conference focused on strengthening international cooperation to combat arms trafficking, cross-border criminal networks, money laundering, and illicit trade, in accordance with the convention and its supplementary protocols.

Highlights from Yemen’s Permanent Representative

In his address at the conference, Yemen’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna, Ambassador Haitham Shujaa Al-Din, highlighted the “Fajr Yemen” operation aimed at restoring legitimate state institutions. He pointed out the repercussions of the Houthi militia’s coup, which has undermined state institutions and the rule of law, contributing to the expansion of criminal activities and smuggling networks.

Humanitarian Concerns in Taiz

Ambassador Shujaa Al-Din also drew attention to the blockade imposed on the city of Taiz and the suffering of civilians due to killings and starvation. He condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on the Maasheeq Palace and the airports of Aden and Al-Riyan, as well as their targeting of Shabwa Governorate.

Condemnation of Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Yemen expressed its strongest condemnation of the Houthi militia’s attacks on King Khalid Airport and the ongoing assaults on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ambassador affirmed that these actions threaten regional security and stability, with effects that extend beyond Yemen’s borders.

Importance of Restoring State Institutions

Ambassador Shujaa Al-Din emphasized that restoring state institutions and reinforcing the rule of law are fundamental to combating organized crime, terrorism, and arms trafficking. He reviewed the government’s efforts to develop justice institutions, enforce the law, and combat money laundering and terrorism financing.

Collaboration with UNODC

The ambassador praised the existing cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), including programs supporting personnel from the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, and the Yemeni Coast Guard. He called for enhanced technical support and capacity building to protect coastlines and international navigation.

Commitment to the Convention

Yemen reiterated its commitment to the effective implementation of the convention. The ambassador stated that strengthening Yemeni state institutions and international cooperation to confront smuggling and illicit financing networks is essential for protecting regional and international security and the integrity of global trade.

Conclusion of the Conference

The conference concluded with the adoption of several resolutions aimed at enhancing international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime, including a resolution on protecting cultural property from illicit trafficking.

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