UN Security Council extends Yemen sanctions
The council voted unanimously on 12 November 2026, to continue asset freezes and travel bans and demanded an end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera said.
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The UN Security Council extended Yemen-related sanctions for one more year in a unanimous vote, Al Jazeera said. The measures include asset freezes and travel bans, and the council demanded an end to attacks on Saudi Arabia by the Houthis, the Yemeni movement also known as Ansar Allah.
The decision continues restrictions that the council previously extended in Resolution 2624 on 28 February 2022, alongside an arms embargo and the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts on Yemen.
Arms embargo and civilian supplies
The UK said the new resolution strengthens implementation of the arms embargo. It linked the change to what it described as Houthi reliance on components with both civilian and military uses, known as dual-use items, and precursor chemicals to make weapons locally.
The resolution says sanctions-related measures shall not apply to humanitarian assistance or supplies for civilians’ basic needs and shall not negatively affect legitimate trade. The council also extended the mandate of the expert panel, which Al Jazeera said had made recommendations.
The council condemned Houthi military escalation, maritime and cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia, and threats to commercial shipping. It called on all parties to avoid escalation and settle disputes through negotiation.
The UK said it plans to work with council members in the coming months to agree on a list of dual-use items to be subject to sanctions measures.
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- en.wikipedia.orgUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 2624
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