CNBC: Biden designates Houthis terrorist group, as U.S. ramps up Red Sea counterstrikes
* The U.S. has designated the Yemen-based Houthis as specially designated global terrorists.
* The State Department revoked the Houthis’ foreign terrorist organization label in 2021, in response to humanitarian groups that claimed it was accelerating a famine in Yemen.
* The Houthis’ attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have threatened global trade over the past months.
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday designated the Iranian-backed, Yemen-based Houthi rebels as specially designated global terrorists, or SDGTs, in an effort to deter further attacks against commercial ships traversing the Red Sea.
The SDGT designation triggers an asset freeze aimed at cutting off Houthi financing, but will not take effect until mid-February. The SDGT sanctions specifically do not apply to food, medicine, fuel and other humanitarian assistance going to the Yemeni people.
“If the Houthis cease their attacks, we can consider delisting the designation,” a senior administration official said Tuesday on a call with reporters.
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WNU Editor: The US State Department was against designating the Houthis as a 'Foreign Terrorist Organization' .... State Department Pressed On Decision To Not Designate Houthis As 'Foreign Terrorist Organization' (Forbes).
The Biden administration is saying that this designation will not significantly impact aid programs to Yemen .... US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen’s hungry millions (AP). Aid organizations have a different opinion .... US-UK airstrikes force aid agencies to suspend operations in Yemen (The Guardian).
US Re-designates Yemen’s Houthis As ‘Global Terrorists’
Biden administration relists Houthis as terror organization after reversing Trump move -- FOX News
US redesignates Houthis as global terror group -- ABC News
U.S. renews terrorist designation of Houthi rebels amid Red Sea attacks -- CBS News
Biden administration re-designates Houthis as Specially Designated Global Terrorists -- CNN
Yemen strikes: Houthis to be re-designated as terror group by US 1-- BBC
US redesignates Houthis as global terrorists amid Red Sea attacks -- The Guardian
U.S. re-designates Houthis as foreign terrorist organization -- Axios
US redesignates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘global terrorists’ -- Al Jazeera
16 comments:
Freedom fighting Hero or homicidal Terrorist, depends on what side your on.
The Saudis wanted Ansarallah off the list so they could sign their peace deal with them. I believe they will continue with that peace plan regardless.
Christ this is pathetic.
https://www.state.gov/terrorist-designation-of-the-houthis/
The Department of State today is announcing the designation of Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, effective 30 days from today.
Since November, the Houthis have launched unprecedented attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as military forces positioned in the area to defend the safety and security of commercial shipping. These attacks against international shipping have endangered mariners, disrupted the free flow of commerce, and interfered with navigational rights and freedoms. This designation seeks to promote accountability for the group’s terrorist activities. If the Houthis cease their attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the United States will reevaluate this designation.
The Houthis must be held accountable for their actions, but it should not be at the expense of Yemeni civilians. As the Department of State moves forward with this designation, we are taking significant steps to mitigate any adverse impacts this designation may have on the people of Yemen. During the 30-day implementation delay, the U.S. government will conduct robust outreach to stakeholders, aid providers, and partners who are crucial to facilitating humanitarian assistance and the commercial import of critical commodities in Yemen. The Department of the Treasury is also publishing licenses authorizing certain transactions related to the provision of food, medicine, and fuel, as well as personal remittances, telecommunications and mail, and port and airport operations on which the Yemeni people rely.
Today’s announced action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, which targets terrorists, terrorist organizations, leaders of terrorist groups, and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. Ansarallah is being designated for having committed or attempted to commit, posing a significant risk of committing, or having participated in training to commit acts of terrorism that threaten the security of United States nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. This designation and the associated general licenses will be effective on February 16, 2024.
The US should also be designate as a Global terrorist.
"The US State Department was against designating the Houthis as a 'Foreign Terrorist Organization' "
2 Words: Civil Commitment
Or we could take care of the problem Castro style.
"The US should also be designate as a Global terrorist."
For going into Afghanistan? They attacked.
For going into Iraq? Saddam invaded Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. He then broke an armistice often.
2004 should look up the term armistice.
For going into Syria? Syria attacked us in Iraq. Syria has a long history of attacking the US. To help the Kurds and others is a good thing to do.
Watching ISIS eliminate Assad would have been nice to do before belatedly acting.
The Biggest global terorist is the US
The Biggest global terorist is the US and I live in my mother's basement, never went to high school and can't spell "terorist".
All politics is local
Very good then.
Wow thanks for that info
Pathetic indeed. But read between the lines and it’s documenting their non-killing of civilians (besides mariners) by its absence in the thingy
Because they are not and it destroys the purpose of the list
You said that twice bro
"Because they are not and it destroys the purpose of the li"
What to put a name to that statement, so we know who not to speak to IRL?
It is possible to catch stupidity and you have bad case of it.
"documenting their non-killing of civilians (besides mariners) by its absence in"
So where did the drones or missiles hit that was not inhabited or frequented by mariners?
If no one died it was by chance not by intention.
All the machinery to load and unload cargo ... it get maintenanced by crew. So they are out and about topside and everywhere else on the ship.
Fun fact: You can jump rope on a rolling ship. Not really safe to run on a deck. So jump roping it is. You cannot jump rope on a moving ship in the dark.
SKODS
you are dreaming again.
You have been asked the question many times in the last 2 years. Due to your embarrassment or cowardice, or maybe a combination of both, each time it was offered to you , you failed to answer, so once again.........
So answer the question Einstein,
If the Russians are so incompetent and inept, why do they beat the glorious Ukrainians and continue to defeat the Ukrainians?
Does that mean the Ukrainians are even more incompetent and inept than you make out the Russians to be?
Ukraine will be defeated.
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