The United Nations Security Council approved the extension of travel bans and financial penalties against individuals who undermine Yemen's peace, security, and stability. Proposed by the United Kingdom, the resolution secured unanimous backing from all council members. Beyond renewing the targeted sanctions, the measure directly instructs the Houthis to halt their military escalation. The council further demanded an immediate end to Houthi attacks aimed at civilian infrastructure and populations.
Key points
Global leaders have maintained targeted financial and travel restrictions against individ…: Global leaders have maintained targeted financial and travel restrictions against individuals driving conflict across Yemen.
The United Nations Security Council firmly instructed Houthi forces to end their ongoing…: The United Nations Security Council firmly instructed Houthi forces to end their ongoing military escalation.
International pressure remains focused on safeguarding civilian populations and protectin…: International pressure remains focused on safeguarding civilian populations and protecting vital infrastructure from further attacks.
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UN Security Council renews Yemen sanctions
12 November 2026 23:42 GMT
The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend financial and travel sanctions on individuals in relation to the Yemen war.
Security Council members unanimously decided in favour of a UK-proposed resolution, renewing “the Yemen financial and travel ban sanction measures on individuals engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen.”
The resolution also calls on the Houthis to stop the “military escalation” and cease attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure.
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