European Parliament urges EU to designate Houthi militia a terrorist group
BRUSSELS — Members of the European Parliament have expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for Yemen's legitimate government, reaffirming their commitment to the security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of both countries. The position was spelled out in a resolution adopted on Thursday that strongly condemned Houthi missile and UAV attacks on Saudi Arabia, as well as the…
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament voiced solidarity with Saudi Arabia and affirmed support for Yemen's rightful leadership. The lawmakers expressed deep concern over Houthi missile and UAV strikes against Saudi Arabia, as well as the ensuing military tension within Yemen. They termed these actions as blatant breaches of international and humanitarian laws, resulting in numerous civilian deaths and displacement, and a worsening of the humanitarian disaster.
The resolution urged the European Union Council to label the Houthi militia, including its political, military, and security elements, as a terrorist organization under the EU's blacklist. It also advocated for the dismantling of the group's financial networks and the freezing of associated funds, economic resources, and properties belonging to entities aiding its activities.
The members of Parliament sternly warned the Houthis to cease all hostilities inside and outside Yemen, and to abandon any aspirations to annex territory. They also vehemently denounced Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia's energy facilities and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, calling for enhanced security and defense collaboration between the EU and its Gulf allies.
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