The Foreign Minister calls on the European Union to list the Houthi militias as terrorist organizations.
- Yemeni Foreign Minister Calls on EU to Designate Houthi Militias as Terrorist Organizations Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr.
- Addressing the EU Political and Security Committee Dr.
- Impact of Houthi Escalation In her speech, the minister highlighted the consequences of Houthi escalation, which has forced more families to flee and disrupted essential services in affected areas.
- The ambassadors expressed their backing for the EU's maritime operations "EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia" and "Operation Atalanta" aimed at protecting navigation.
Yemeni Foreign Minister Calls on EU to Designate Houthi Militias as Terrorist Organizations
Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba urged European Union member states to respond to the European Parliament’s call to include Houthi terrorist militias on the EU’s list of terrorist organizations. This designation would enhance the EU’s ability to track the funding and armament networks supporting these militias.
Addressing the EU Political and Security Committee
Dr. Al-Zouba delivered her remarks during a meeting of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union Council in Brussels. The meeting, chaired by Ambassador Leni Mandel Venseld, included ambassadors from the 27 member states.
Impact of Houthi Escalation
In her speech, the minister highlighted the consequences of Houthi escalation, which has forced more families to flee and disrupted essential services in affected areas. She warned that ongoing Iranian military support for the militia enables it to expand its attacks, threatening regional security and the freedom of navigation and international trade.
Supporting Yemeni State Institutions
The Foreign Minister emphasized that supporting Yemeni state institutions and their capabilities is crucial for ensuring the long-term security of the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Humanitarian Support for Yemen
The meeting also discussed increasing humanitarian support for Yemen. The ambassadors expressed their backing for the EU’s maritime operations “EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia” and “Operation Atalanta” aimed at protecting navigation.
Solidarity with the Yemeni Government
The ambassadors reiterated their solidarity with the legitimate Yemeni government. They condemned the Houthi escalation, the siege of Taiz, attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, assaults on commercial vessels, and the continued detention of United Nations personnel. They stressed the importance of adhering to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216.
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