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<p>The Islamic Army of Aden was proscribed in March 2001. It has a history of involvement
in attempts to overthrow the Government of Yemen, including through use of terrorism
to establish an Islamic State following Sharia Law.</p><p>The UK Government has been
unequivocal: the illegal attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on commercial shipping
in the Red Sea, as well as attacks against British and allied warships, are unacceptable
and will not be tolerated. Together with the US, the UK Government has imposed coordinated
sanctions on the Houthis. This is in addition to the US-UK led strikes, conducted
with support from the Netherlands, Canada, Bahrain and Australia.</p><p>The Government
does not routinely comment whether an organisation is under consideration for proscription.
The Government keeps the list of proscribed organisations under review.</p>
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