The Biden administration must apply the lessons learned by the Obama administration during its support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.
NGOs Warn President Biden of Dire Consequences of a Potential FTO Designation on Ansar Allah
Refugees International joins other organizations in warning President Biden of the dire consequences to civilians if the administration designates Ansar Allah in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Potential Houthi Militia FTO Designation Could Have ‘Devastating Outcome’ for Yemeni Civilians
Refugees International is deeply concerned about reports that the Biden administration may designate the Yemeni Houthi militia as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
Trump Admin’s Terrorist Designation of Houthis in Yemen ‘Reckless and Destructive’
The Trump administration’s decision to designate the Houthi movement in Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is both reckless and destructive.
Just Security: Six Reasons Why a Terrorist Designation for Yemen’s Houthis is a Bad Idea
The Trump administration is close to designating Yemen’s Houthi militia as a foreign terrorist organization. The designation would prevent U.S. persons or organizations from almost any interaction with the Houthis and long-suffering Yemenis will pay the price.
Yemen: 20 NGOs Call for An Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act
By suspending the export of U.S. air-to-ground munitions to the Saudi/UAE-led coalition, Congress can take a productive step toward the resolution of the Yemen crisis.
Axios: Yemen Cease-fire Marks a Breakthrough, but Peace Is Far from Secure
If it holds, the Yemen ceasefire would mark a major diplomatic breakthrough.
Axios: Yemen Peace Talk Odds Helped by Pressure on Saudis and Support at UN
While it is too early for optimism in Yemen, external pressure may be creating an opportunity to end the war.
A Chance to End the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Yemen
As President Donald Trump meets with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman tomorrow, Refugees International calls upon the president to press for an end to the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen.
Statement on the Urgent Need for Greater U.S. Response to the Yemen Blockade
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz welcomes President Trump’s statement this week on the Yemen blockade, but the President’s words must be turned into immediate action as the blockade continues and millions of Yemeni lives are at stake.