Aden, Yemen – The Southern Transitional Council has formally called on the United States to expand its international terrorism lists to include the Muslim Brotherhood’s branch in Yemen. It asserted that this step is crucial for strengthening counterterrorism efforts and supporting accountable governance in the region.
A threat to regional security and US interests
In a policy memorandum containing direct accusations, the Southern Transitional Council asserted that the Muslim Brotherhood’s practices in Yemen have created an enabling environment that has allowed the Houthi militia to continue its attacks on American interests. The memorandum also indicated that organizations affiliated with the group have systematically obstructed the counterterrorism efforts of Washington’s local partners. The Council explained that designating the group as a terrorist organization has become an urgent necessity to protect communities from extremist influence and authoritarian ideologies cloaked in religion. Furthermore, the Council seeks to end the obstacles the group places in the way of humanitarian aid reaching those in need and to curb the fueling of armed conflicts in the south, conflicts which the group has helped to ignite.
Commitment to international partnership
The Transitional Council emphasized its full commitment to dismantling the conditions that allow extremist groups to operate. It also affirmed its openness to constructive engagement with Washington and regional allies to enhance regional stability and secure international waterways from terrorist threats. The Council concluded its statement by stressing that the security forces on the ground bear direct responsibility for confronting these organizations. It called on the international community to support these forces in eradicating the sources of extremist ideology and securing a safe political future. The Council aims for a future free from the dominance of ideologically driven groups.
