UN Security Council Passes Resolution Extending Travel Ban and Sanctions in Yemen (February 26, 2019) [1]
On February 26, 2019, the Security Council passed Resolution 2456 [3] (2019) in which it expressed its increased concern regarding the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen and “all instances of hindrances to the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance, including limitations on the delivery of vital goods to the civilian population of Yemen.” Acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council extended the travel ban, arms embargo, and economic sanctions against individuals or entities threatening the peace and stability of Yemen until February 26, 2020. The Council also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts until March 28, 2020, and requested that the Panel of Experts provide a mid-term update by July 28, 2019, and a final report by January 28, 2020. The Council urged member states and international organizations to ensure cooperation with the Panel of Experts, and urged member states to ensure the safety of the Panel of Experts and provide them with access to persons, documents, and sites.