Middle EastUpdated November 2

Al-Alimi urges Britain to pursue terrorist designation for the Houthis

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi met UK Minister of State for the Middle East Stephen Doughty in Riyadh on Nov. 1 and urged Britain to pursue terrorist-organization designation for the Houthis, along with action against their funding, arms and smuggling networks, Asharq News and Asharq Al-Awsat reported. The talks also covered maritime security, support for Yemen’s government and preparations for an international conference planned for late November. Doughty outlined increased UK support for Yemen’s humanitarian needs, according to the reports; they did not record a British decision on Al-Alimi’s request. Separately, in an Aug. 8 statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed condemnation of attacks by the Houthi terrorist militia on the Kingdom and commercial vessels. The statement reaffirmed support for Yemen’s legitimate government and UN peace efforts, and stressed maritime safety, Yemen’s sovereignty and unity. This broader Saudi position is distinct from Al-Alimi’s specific request to Britain.

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Coverage started November 1