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January 11, 2021

U.S. to Designate Yemen's Houthis as Terrorist Group
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. will designate Yemen's
Houthi rebels as a terrorist group. Aid groups warn the designation will
only deepen the world's worst humanitarian crisis by deterring outside
actors from engaging with the group and carrying out essential
transactions. The move could also hinder efforts of the incoming Biden
administration to reestablish diplomatic links with Iran, which has ties
to the Houthis.


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