NGO Statement on Humanitarian Impacts of Potential U.S. FTO Designation in Yemen
February 06, 2024
February 06, 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following joint statement on Feb. 5, 2024, with eight organizations:
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As NGOs responding to the crisis in Yemen, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian consequences of U.S. legislation requiring the designation of Ansar Allah, the de facto authorities for more than 70% of Yemen's population, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The humanitarian community has consistently raised . . .
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As NGOs responding to the crisis in Yemen, we are deeply concerned over the potential humanitarian consequences of U.S. legislation requiring the designation of Ansar Allah, the de facto authorities for more than 70% of Yemen's population, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The humanitarian community has consistently raised . . .