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'''Abdul-Malik al-Houthi''', born on 22 May 1979, is a prominent Yemeni politician and religious leader who has been the second and current leader of the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, since 2004<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=1270107866</ref> <ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2024). In Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=9681105</ref>.
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, born on 22 May 1979, is a prominent Yemeni politician and religious leader who has been the second and current leader of the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, since 2004<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=1270107866</ref> <ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2024). In Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=9681105</ref>.


The Houthi movement is primarily composed of Zaydi Shia Muslims and has been a significant force in Yemen's political landscape, particularly during the ongoing Yemeni Civil War.
[[The Houthi movement]] is primarily composed of [[Zaydi Shia Muslim]]s and has been a significant force in Yemen's political landscape, particularly during the ongoing Yemeni Civil War.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
Al-Houthi was born in the Saada Governorate of Yemen into the Houthi tribe. His father, Badreddin al-Houthi, was a respected religious scholar of the Zaydi sect<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=1270107866</ref>.
Al-Houthi was born in the Saada Governorate of Yemen into the Houthi tribe. His father, Badreddin al-Houthi, was a respected religious scholar of the Zaydi sect<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=1270107866</ref>.


Abdul-Malik is the youngest among his eight brothers, including the late Hussein al-Houthi, who founded the Houthi movement to promote Zaydi thought and resist what they perceived as oppression by the Yemeni government<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi—The muslim 500. (2018, May 27). https://themuslim500.com/profiles/abdul-malik-al-houthi/</ref>.
Abdul-Malik is the youngest among his eight brothers, including the late [[Hussein al-Houthi]], who founded [[the Houthi movement]] to promote Zaydi thought and resist what they perceived as oppression by the Yemeni government<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi—The muslim 500. (2018, May 27). https://themuslim500.com/profiles/abdul-malik-al-houthi/</ref>.
 


==Political Activity==
==Political Activity==
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Under al-Houthi's leadership, the Houthi movement has transformed into a formidable military force, employing advanced weaponry such as drones and ballistic missiles.
Under al-Houthi's leadership, the Houthi movement has transformed into a formidable military force, employing advanced weaponry such as drones and ballistic missiles.


The Houthis have been engaged in a protracted conflict with a Saudi-led coalition since 2015, a conflict that has caused economical crises for both sides<ref>Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the enigmatic leader of Yemen’s Houthi fighters? (2024, January 13). The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/who-is-abdul-malik-al-houthi-the-enigmatic-leader-of-yemens-houthi-fighters/articleshow/106804850.cms</ref>.
[[The Houthis]] have been engaged in a protracted conflict with a Saudi-led coalition since 2015, a conflict that has caused economical crises for both sides<ref>Who is [[Abdul Malik al-Houthi]], the enigmatic leader of Yemen’s Houthi fighters? (2024, January 13). The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/who-is-abdul-malik-al-houthi-the-enigmatic-leader-of-yemens-houthi-fighters/articleshow/106804850.cms</ref>.


Al-Houthi is known for his strategic leadership and his ability to maintain a low public profile, rarely appearing in public or meeting with media.
Al-Houthi is known for his strategic leadership and his ability to maintain a low public profile, rarely appearing in public or meeting with media.
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==International Relations==
==International Relations==
The Houthi movement is often seen as part of Iran's regional "axis of resistance," although analysts argue that the Houthis maintain a degree of independence from Iranian influence.
T[[he Houthi movement]] is often seen as part of Iran's regional "axis of resistance," although analysts argue that the Houthis maintain a degree of independence from Iranian influence.


Saudi Arabia and its allies have accused Iran of arming and training the Houthis, allegations Tehran denies<ref>Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the enigmatic leader of Yemen’s Houthi fighters? (2024, January 13). The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/who-is-abdul-malik-al-houthi-the-enigmatic-leader-of-yemens-houthi-fighters/articleshow/106804850.cms</ref>.
Saudi Arabia and its allies have accused Iran of arming and training the Houthis, allegations Tehran denies<ref>Who is [[Abdul Malik al-Houthi]], the enigmatic leader of Yemen’s Houthi fighters? (2024, January 13). The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/who-is-abdul-malik-al-houthi-the-enigmatic-leader-of-yemens-houthi-fighters/articleshow/106804850.cms</ref>.


In 2020, as in every war, the U.S. briefly designated Abdul-Malik al-Houthi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, which  was later revoked by the Biden administration.
In 2020, as in every war, the U.S. briefly designated [[Abdul-Malik al-Houthi]] as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, which  was later revoked by the Biden administration.


The UN has also imposed travel bans on him in response to the Houthi takeover of Sana'a<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=1270107866</ref>.
The UN has also imposed travel bans on him in response to the Houthi takeover of Sana'a<ref>Abdul-malik al-houthi. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abdul-Malik_al-Houthi&oldid=1270107866</ref>.
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