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Explainer on Termination of Parole

This explainer is for those who received a notification that their parole will be terminated and that they should leave the U.S. If this applies to you, seek legal advice.

June 10, 2025

Middle East & North Africa | Opinion

Just Security: U.S. Policymakers’ Lessons from Yemen for Gaza

The Biden administration must apply the lessons learned by the Obama administration during its support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.

December 22, 2023

| Advocacy Letter

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.

February 8, 2022

| Statement

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).

January 28, 2022

| Statement

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.

January 11, 2021

Middle East & North Africa | Opinion

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…

December 3, 2020

| Advocacy Letter

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.

July 10, 2020

Middle East & North Africa | Opinion

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.

December 14, 2018

Middle East & North Africa | Opinion

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.

November 20, 2018

Middle East & North Africa | Statement

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…

March 19, 2018

Middle East & North Africa | Statement

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…

December 9, 2017

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