Countries welcome UN Security Council designation of Houthis as a terrorist group

JEDDAH: Extra nations are welcoming the UN Safety Council’s choice to designate the Houthi militia as a terrorist group in step with worldwide efforts to confront and counteract terrorism.

The UN Safety Council for the primary time on Monday labeled the Houthis as a terrorist group, with many nations welcoming the choice.

Submitted by Britain, the invoice was adopted by 11 everlasting and non-permanent UN Safety Council members, whereas 4 — Brazil, Mexico, Norway and Eire — abstained for humanitarian issues.