Yemen's National Defense Council labels Houthis as terror group

Yemen’s National Defense Council said Saturday that the Houthis are defined as a terror organization and strict measures will be taken against people and entities that support the rebel group.

The Council decided on the move in accordance with its decision no. 1 dated 2022, according to state news agency, Saba.

It added that the decision was taken in accordance with international and regional conventions adopted by Yemen, as well as the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Penal Code.