The head of the parliamentary delegation stated that Yemen is engaged in a crucial battle against Houthi terrorist militias.

Yemen’s Struggle Against Houthi Militias: A Call for International Support

Introduction to the Crisis

Abdulrazak Al-Hajri, a member of the Yemeni Parliament, emphasized the critical battle Yemen faces against the Iran-backed Houthi militias. He described these groups as terrorists who have undermined the state and inflicted suffering on the Yemeni people through severe crimes and violations.

Houthi Atrocities Detailed

In his address at the Conference of the Union of Councils of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jakarta, Al-Hajri outlined the extensive crimes committed by the Houthi militias. He highlighted their brutal actions, which include:

• Mass Killings: Tens of thousands of Yemenis have lost their lives.
• Displacement: Innocent civilians have been forced from their homes.
• Destruction of Infrastructure: The Houthis have bombed homes, schools, and mosques.
• Child Recruitment: They have exploited children for military purposes.
• State Asset Theft: The group has looted state institutions.
• Suppression of Freedoms: They have violated both public and private liberties.
• Community Fragmentation: Their actions threaten Yemen’s social fabric.

Al-Hajri warned that the Houthis impose a sectarian agenda that jeopardizes regional stability and threatens international shipping routes, all while serving external interests that harm both the region and the world.

Condemnation of Recent Attacks

Al-Hajri condemned the recent assaults on Yemeni ports and airports, attributing these acts to the Houthi militias. He expressed strong disapproval of Israeli strikes, holding the Houthis accountable for turning Yemen into a battleground for their sponsors’ interests.

A Broader Struggle for Justice

He asserted that the fight against the Houthis transcends political boundaries; it is a struggle to protect the republic and the state. This battle aligns with the broader struggle of the nation against occupation, division, and discord. Al-Hajri urged member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to exert maximum effort to halt Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people and to address aggression in Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria.

Call for Increased Support

Al-Hajri called for enhanced support for the Yemeni government to restore state institutions and end the Houthi coup. He acknowledged the efforts of the Saudi-led coalition in supporting the Yemeni government to reclaim state authority and achieve peace.

Unity Against Injustice

He emphasized the role of parliamentarians in unifying the voice of the nation and confronting injustice in all its forms, whether in Palestine, Yemen, or elsewhere. Al-Hajri noted that this gathering occurs during a critical and painful moment in the Islamic world, as Palestine faces genocide at the hands of Israeli forces, with international complicity allowing the killing of innocents and the destruction of homes.

Condemnation of Genocide

The Yemeni Republic strongly condemned the genocide perpetrated by Israeli forces against the Palestinian people. Al-Hajri rejected any attempts at forced displacement and ethnic cleansing targeting Gaza’s residents, labeling these actions as gross violations of international and humanitarian laws. He reaffirmed that Palestine remains Yemen’s foremost cause, and supporting its resilient people is a sacred duty for all who belong to this nation.

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