Houthi Militants Urge Their Leaders to Return to Sana'a Amid Fears of US Terror List Inclusion
The Houthi militia has called on its leaders to return swiftly to the capital, Sana'a, after the group was included on the US terrorism list, a move that has raised concerns about potential airport closures and international sanctions.
According to sources close to the Yemeni scene, the Houthi intelligence agency contacted the group's leaders, most of whom are currently receiving medical treatment abroad in countries like India, Jordan, and Egypt, urging them to return to Sana'a before it is too late. This warning comes after the US President, Donald Trump, took urgent steps to classify the Houthi militia as a foreign terrorist organization, which may result in the closure of Sana'a International Airport and other punitive measures.
The sources confirmed that these warnings were sent by the newly established Houthi security and intelligence apparatus, a merger of three intelligence agencies: the Political Security, Preventive Security, and National Security. This newly formed "Houthi Security and Intelligence" body has been tasked with coordinating the return of the leaders to avoid potential legal and security complications
Many of the leaders are choosing to return to Sana'a to continue their treatment, fearing they may face detention in areas under the control of the legitimate government or in other countries, as they are now considered international terrorists due to their group's inclusion in the global terror list.
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