Security Council extends Yemen sanctions and condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The UN Security Council unanimously extended financial sanctions and a travel ban on Yemen for an additional year until November 2027, adding new names and extending the mandate of the expert panel. This came during a vote on a draft resolution presented by Britain, which received approval from all 15 member states. The resolution condemned the maritime and cross-border attacks launched by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, as well as their threats to commercial vessels. The Council also decided to extend the mandate of the Yemen expert panel, responsible for monitoring sanctions and preparing reports on them, until December 2027. The resolution is based on Resolution 2140 issued in February 2014, which imposed sanctions including asset freezes and travel bans on individuals and entities threatening peace, security, and stability in Yemen, later expanded by Resolution 2216 in April 2015 to include an arms embargo.