UN Security Council Renews Sanctions on Yemen, Condemns Houthi Escalation

The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Thursday to extend sanctions against Yemen, including asset freezes and travel bans, while strongly condemning the Houthi militia's military escalation, maritime attacks, cross-border assaults on Saudi Arabia, and threats to international shipping.

Resolution 2837, introduced by the United Kingdom, demands that the Houthi militia immediately and unconditionally cease its military escalation and attacks, particularly those targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure, commercial airports, and international maritime transport.

The Council decided to renew the measures established in Resolution 2140 (2014) until November 14, 2027. These measures mandate all member states to freeze the funds, financial assets, and economic resources of individuals and entities listed on the sanctions list or under their control, in addition to imposing travel bans on designated individuals.

Furthermore, the Council extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Yemen until December 15, 2027, and requested the UN Secretary-General to increase its membership to six experts, including specialists in maritime security monitoring and reporting.

The resolution affirmed that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen and that the only viable path to resolution lies in dialogue and reconciliation among Yemeni parties, encompassing the government, the Houthi militia, political parties, key regional actors, women, youth, and civil society components.

The Security Council emphasized the necessity of facilitating humanitarian aid access and ensuring the flow of commercial imports into Yemen.