Dutch academic: Houthis are not a state or party, cannot be negotiated with
Marina de Recht says Houthis should be designated a terrorist group and urges the international community to rethink its approach to Yemen.
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AIMarina de Recht, a Dutch academic specializing in Yemeni affairs, said the Houthis cannot be dealt with.
She added that it is impossible to negotiate with the Houthis, as they are neither a state nor a political party, and should be classified as a terrorist organization, according to Al Hadath.
De Recht continued that the international community must pay attention to the situation in Yemen and change its policies to ensure Yemen's freedom, noting the country's strategic importance due to its location on both the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, as well as the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
She said that Houthi attacks targeting the security of Yemen and the region have weakened their standing internationally, and concerns are growing over their attempts to threaten the Red Sea and gain control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait in favor of Iran.
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