Houthis
Also known as Houthi rebels, Ansar Allah, Houthi movement
movimento político-religioso
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The Houthis are a Yemeni political and military group that emerged in the 1990s and has become a major force in Yemen's civil war, drawing international criticism for human rights abuses against civilians. They matter because they are a powerful regional actor backed by Iran, designated as a terrorist organization by some countries, and their actions have significantly affected Yemen's stability and humanitarian situation.
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Key facts
- Political party.name
- Ansar Allah
- Political party.native_name_lang
- ar
- Political party.predecessor
- Believing Youth
- Political party.caption
- The slogan and emblem of the Houthis, the Sarkha
- Political party.logo
- Ansarullah Flag Vector.svg
- Political party.membership
- 100,000 (2011)200,000 (2020)220,000 (2022)350,000 (2024)
- Political party.religion
- Shia Islam (Zaydi)
- Political party.ideology
- Factions:
- Political party.lang1
- Ansar Allah
- Political party.leader
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Anti-American sentiment in the Middle EastAnti-imperialismAnti-ISIL factionsAnti-Israeli sentiment in YemenAntisemitism in YemenAnti-Ukrainian sentimentAnti-Zionism in the Arab worldAnti-Zionism in the Middle EastAnti-Zionist organizationsArab militant groupsAxis of ResistanceEntities added to the Consolidated List by Australia