14 November 2025 00:00 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

United Kingdom backs sanctions to curb Houthi smuggling

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Strengthen monitoring of the arms embargo
Evolve sanctions to address Houthi smuggling and financing

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Resolution aims to strengthen monitoring and deterrence of the arms embargo against the Houthis
Calls for 2140 Committee coordination with other sanctions committees on cross-border flows
Emphasizes avoiding negative impacts on Yemen's humanitarian situation while protecting maritime security

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Today’s adoption underlines this Council’s continued commitment to advancing peace and stability in Yemen. The resolution will support the Council’s ability to monitor – and therefore deter - violations of the arms embargo. In so doing, it will help constrain the Houthis’ capacity to destabilise Yemen and threaten regional maritime security, while avoiding negatively impacting the humanitarian situation for the people of Yemen. We welcome Council members’ support in ensuring that the sanctions regime evolves to reflect the increasing complexity and scale of Houthi smuggling and financing. This includes looking more at issues such as the transfer of dual-use components to the Houthis and the mechanisms for vessels suspected of carrying arms or related materiel. We continue to call for the 2140 Committee to coordinate with other relevant Sanctions Committees to closely monitor cross-border arms flows, financial transactions and personnel movements between Yemen, Al-Shabab and designated groups in Sudan. The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the vital role UN sanctions continue to play, as part of our collective efforts towards achieving a durable, inclusive and lasting peace in Yemen.

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