Overview

• The suspect, Hussein H., was arrested in Dachau and is accused of membership in a foreign terrorist organization, according to German federal prosecutors.
• Prosecutors allege he joined the Huthi militia in October 2022, underwent ideological and military training, and fought in Yemen's Marib province in early 2023.
• The Huthi militia, backed by Iran, controls significant parts of Yemen and has targeted Israel and Red Sea shipping routes since October 2023.
• The arrest aligns with international efforts to disrupt transnational extremist networks tied to regional conflicts and maritime security threats.
• The suspect remains in investigative custody following his presentation before a federal court judge in Karlsruhe.