New York:The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the military escalation by the Houthi group in Yemen, including their attacks against Saudi Arabia and threats to commercial shipping vessels.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2837, which extends existing sanctions related to Yemen. These sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans, and the resolution calls for the Houthis to immediately and unconditionally cease their military actions, particularly those targeting civilian areas and infrastructure like airports and maritime shipping.

The resolution, introduced by the United Kingdom, also extends the mandate of the Panel of Experts established under Resolution 2140 until December 15, 2027. The Security Council has requested the Secretary-General to increase the panel’s members to six, incorporating experts in maritime security.

Furthermore, the resolution urges member states to intensify efforts against the smuggling of weapons and components by enhancing information-sharing to enforce the arms embargo. The Security Council reiterated that the conflict in Yemen has no military solution and emphasized the importance of dialogue and reconciliation among the involved parties, including the government, Houthis, and other political and civil society groups.

Additionally, the resolution highlights the significance of facilitating humanitarian aid and commercial imports to support Yemen’s ongoing humanitarian needs.