Canada Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

Canada has officially designated Yemen's Ansarallah, known as the Houthis, as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code, following similar actions by allies such as the United States. This decision comes amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, during which the Houthis have intensified maritime attacks in the Red Sea, targeting civilian and naval vessels. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc emphasized that this designation aligns Canada with global counter-terrorism efforts and enables legal penalties against those dealing with the group. The Houthis are linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, both recognized as terrorist organizations. This move reflects growing concerns over regional unrest and the Houthis' impact on international shipping routes. Notably, the designation distinguishes between the militant group and the ethnic group of the same name in Yemen.