The United Nations reported that 54 of its staff members had been detained by Houthi forces since 2021.
October 08, 2025
high
temporal
Cumulative count of UN staff detentions attributed to Houthi-controlled areas since 2021.
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency reported that between December 2023 and February 2024 Houthi attacks caused a 90% drop in global container shipping transiting the Red Sea.
February 29, 2024
high
temporal
Aggregate impact on shipping volumes through the Red Sea during a specified three-month period.
Houthi forces have conducted attacks on international vessels in the Red Sea since 2023.
January 01, 2023
high
temporal
Ongoing maritime attacks attributed to the Houthi movement beginning in 2023.
The Houthis are an armed rebel group originating from Yemen.
high
definitional
Identifies the Houthis' nature as a Yemeni rebel movement.
Sana'a in Yemen serves as the Houthi movement's rebel capital.
medium
geographic
Describes the primary city associated with Houthi control.
Iran has provided funding and arms to proxy groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis as a means of extending influence and conducting proxy warfare.
high
security
Describes a durable pattern of state support for nonstate armed groups.