Arab Parliament Launches Global Campaign to Designate Houthis as a Terrorist Organization

The Arab Parliament has initiated a comprehensive regional and international campaign to designate the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization, aiming to isolate the group through political, economic, and legal measures following its persistent attacks on Saudi Arabia and vital civilian infrastructure.

In an official statement, the Arab Parliament announced that the strategy seeks to mobilize a firm global response to counter the militia’s aggression, sever its sources of funding and weaponry, and ensure accountability for its violations under international law. The plan is structured across four primary pillars: diplomatic, political, security, judicial, and economic, designed to build international consensus for decisive action against the group.

Diplomatically, the parliament intends to engage with the legislative bodies of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to secure support for international measures targeting the Houthis' supply chains. Furthermore, the organization is coordinating with the European Parliament and the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs to expedite the formal classification of the Houthis as a terrorist entity, while advocating for broader sanctions, including asset freezes and financial restrictions on its leadership.

On the judicial front, the Arab Parliament is preparing a comprehensive, documented dossier of the militia's alleged crimes and human rights violations. This file will be submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, in accordance with the Rome Statute, to facilitate the prosecution of those responsible for these acts.

The economic strategy focuses on dismantling the financial networks, smuggling operations, and commercial fronts that facilitate the militia’s military activities. The Arab Parliament emphasized that these measures are a necessary response to the group's repeated provocations, warning that Houthi aggression poses a significant threat not only to Saudi sovereignty but also to global maritime security, energy supplies, and international trade stability.