Security Council Resolution 2801 (2025) [on Renewal of Sanctions Against Yemen Imposed by Security Council Resolution 2140 (2014) and Extension of the Mandate of the Panel of Experts Until 14 Nov. 2026]

S/RES/2801(2025)View PDF

Who created this mandate?

Under agenda item 58The situation in the Middle East, published in 2025.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

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What subjects does this mandate have?

6 topics

Arms Embargo Dual-Use Technology Frozen Assets Sanctions Travel Restrictions Yemen

What does this mandate say?

27 operative paragraphs

Strongly condemns the cross-border and maritime attacks by the Houthis, and demands the immediate cessation of such attacks, including those against infrastructure and civilian targets;

Reaffirms the need for the full and timely implementation of the political transition following the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, in line with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, and in accordance with its previous relevant resolutions, and with regard to the expectations of the Yemeni people, and which will require all parties to end the conflict and choose Yemen’s future via a political process that includes and meets the legitimate aspirations of all Yemen’s multiple and varied parties;

Emphasises that there is no military solution to the current conflict and that the only viable path forward is dialogue and reconciliation among the multiple and varied parties including but not limited to the Government of Yemen and the Houthis, Yemen’s major political and regional parties, and women, youth and civil society;

Decides to renew until 14 November 2026 the measures imposed by paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 12, 13, 14 and 16 of resolution 2140 (2014), and further reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 14 to 17 of resolution 2216 (2015);

Emphasises the importance of facilitating humanitarian assistance and facilitating commercial imports, noting that the measures imposed by resolutions 2140 (2014) and 2216 (2015) are not intended to have adverse humanitarian consequences for the civilian population of Yemen, nor civilian access to humanitarian assistance, commercial imports or remittances; affirms that the present resolution is without prejudice to the ongoing application and implementation of resolution 2664 (2022); and reaffirms its decision (set out in paragraph 3 of resolution 2511 (2020)) that the Committee established in paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014) (hereafter, the “Committee”) may, on a case-by-case basis, exempt any activity from the sanctions measures imposed by the Security Council in resolutions 2140 (2014) and 2216 (2015) if the Committee determines that such an exemption is necessary to facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations in Yemen or for any other purpose consistent with the objectives of these resolutions;

Encourages Member States to support capacity building efforts of the Yemeni Coast Guard to effectively implement the measures imposed by paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015), with full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yemen;

Calls on Member States to increase efforts to combat the smuggling of weapons and components via land and sea routes, to ensure implementation of the targeted arms embargo;

Emphasises that States should ensure that all measures taken by them to implement this resolution comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and international refugee law, as applicable;

Designation Criteria

Reaffirms that the provisions of paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) shall apply to individuals or entities designated by the Committee, or listed in the annexes to resolutions 2216 (2015), 2564 (2021) and 2624 (2022), as engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Yemen;

Reaffirms the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015);

Reaffirms that sexual violence in armed conflict, or violations against children in armed conflict such as the recruitment or use of children in armed conflict in violation of international law, could constitute an act, as specified in paragraph 18 (c) of resolution 2140 (2014), and therefore a sanctionable act of engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Yemen, as described in paragraph 17 of that resolution;

Affirms that the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014) may include cross-border launches from Yemen using ballistic and cruise missile technology;

Affirms that the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014) may include attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden by parties to the conflict;

Reaffirms paragraph 18 of resolution 2140 (2014);

Requests the Panel of Experts, and as appropriate the Committee Chair, to present to the Council by 15 April 2026 a report and advice on dual-use components and precursor chemicals including a formal assessment of the impact and scope of their direct or indirect sale, supply or transfer to Yemen when there are reasonable grounds to believe that such items would be used by individuals and entities designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) or listed in the annexes to resolutions 2216 (2015), 2564 (2021) and 2624 (2022), threatening the peace, security or stability of Yemen as described in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014);

Requests the Panel of Experts, and as appropriate the Committee Chair, to present to the Council by 15 April 2026 a report and advice for improving information sharing and flag State capacity to prevent vessels suspected of carrying arms or related materiel in violation of paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) from entering Yemen, and a formal assessment of the impact and scope of such activities on the implementation of the targeted arms embargo and restrictions under resolutions 2140 (2014), 2216 (2015), 2564 (2021) and 2624 (2022);

Reporting

Decides to extend until 15 December 2026 the mandate of the Panel of Experts as set out in paragraph 21 of resolution 2140 (2014), and paragraph 21 of resolution 2216 (2015), expresses its intention to review the mandate and take appropriate action regarding further extension no later than 14 November 2026, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures as expeditiously as possible to re-establish the Panel of Experts, in consultation with the Committee until 15 December 2026, drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of the members of the Panel established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014);

Reiterates the Panel of Experts should carry out its mandate under the direction of the Committee and take all necessary measures to verify the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of all information gathered;

Requests the Panel of Experts to provide a midterm update to the Committee no later than 15 April 2026, and a final report no later than 15 October 2026 to the Security Council, after discussion with the Committee;

Directs the Panel to cooperate with other relevant expert groups established by the Security Council to support the work of its Sanctions Committees, in particular the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team established by resolution 1526 (2004) and extended by resolution 2610 (2021);

Urges all parties and all Member States, as well as international, regional and subregional organisations to ensure cooperation with the Panel of Experts, and further urges all Member States involved to ensure the safety of the members of the Panel of Experts and unhindered access, in particular to persons, documents and sites, in order for the Panel of Experts to execute its mandate;

Emphasises the importance of holding consultations with concerned Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full implementation of the measures set forth in this resolution;

Condemns the continued supply of weapons and components to Yemen in violation of the targeted arms embargo established by paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015), as a serious threat to peace and stability in Yemen and the region;

Urges all Member States to respect and implement their obligations to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to, or for, the benefit of designated individuals and entities and those acting on their behalf or at their direction in Yemen, of arms and related materiel of all types, as set out in paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015);

Recalls the Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions report (S/2006/997) on best practices and methods, including paragraphs 21, 22 and 23 that discuss possible steps for clarifying methodological standards for monitoring mechanisms;

Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Yemen under continuous review and its readiness to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of developments;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.