New York (Monitoring Desk): The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a further one-year extension of sanctions related to Yemen, under which financial and travel restrictions on designated Yemeni individuals will remain in force until November 14, 2027.
According to the Anadolu news agency, all members of the Security Council voted in favour of the resolution. It also approved the addition of several more Yemeni individuals to the sanctions list.
The resolution condemned maritime attacks by the Houthi group and cross-border operations against Saudi Arabia, while expressing concern over threats made against commercial vessels.
Under the approved resolution, sanctions will apply to Yemeni individuals designated by the United Nations. These measures include targeted financial restrictions and travel bans.
In the context of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, Houthi activities and threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the one-year extension of the sanctions regime is being described as a significant development.