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Yemen s internationally recognised government on Monday welcomed Washington s decision to designate the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and their leaders as global terrorists, effective from January 19.
The announcement was made only 10 days before US President Donald Trump leaves office. The designations are intended to hold Ansar Allah accountable for its terrorist acts, including cross-border attacks threatening civilian populations, infrastructure and commercial shipping, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, using the Houthis official name.
The rebels have led a brutal campaign that has killed many people, continues to destabilise the region and denies Yemenis a peaceful solution to the conflict in their country, Mr Pompeo said.