Yemen Sanctions
YEFATF Grey ListYemen is currently subject to 13 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Financial Action Task Force, Ministry of Finance Japan and Office of Foreign Assets Control. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, other, financial restrictions and trade restrictions. Yemen is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting Yemen, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
13
Authorities
13
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
UN Yemen sanctions regime. Total designated: 11 (10 individuals, 1 entity).
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On 26 February 2014, in view of the ongoing violence, terrorist activities and political, security, economic and humanitarian challenges in Yemen, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2140 (2014), where it reaffirmed its commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen, and established travel restrictions and asset freezes to designated persons and entities. On 14 April 2015, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2216 (2015) which imposed an arms embargo in relation to persons who engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Yemen. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN.
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The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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Jurisdictions under increased monitoring due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT but actively working with FATF on action plans. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to increased monitoring.
Sanctions targeting Yemen. Total designated: 136 entities.
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Sanctions program targeting persons threatening the peace, security, or stability of Yemen, implemented under Executive Order 13611 and codified at 31 CFR Part 552. The program blocks property and interests in property of designated persons and imposes related financial restrictions.
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16 designated entities (15 individuals, 1 entities). Designation sources: UN, UK. Earliest designation: 2022-03-01. Latest update: 2021-12-18.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Yemen. Total designated: 13 (12 individuals, 1 entity).
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Targeted financial sanctions against designated individuals and entities related to Yemen.
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons connected with Yemen, implementing UN obligations.
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HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
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Sanctions regime concerning Yemen. 11 designations (10 individuals, 1 entity).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions
Added: UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (April 14, 2015), UN Security Council Resolution 2204 (February 24, 2015), UN Security Council Resolution 2201 (February 15, 2015), UN Security Council Resolution 2140 (February 26, 2014). Removed: UNSCR 2216 (April 14, 2015), UNSCR 2204 (February 24, 2015), UNSCR 2201 (February 15, 2015), UNSCR 2140 (February 26, 2014)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 2 Guidance(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Code of Federal Regulations(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s), 3 Guidance(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Target countries updated
Added: DZ, AO, BO, BG, CM, HT, KW, LA, LB, MC, NA, NP, PG, VG. Removed: AF, BJ, BF, KH, CF, CN, GR, ML, MZ, NG, PK, PH, TZ, TR, UG, AE
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Removed: Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 advisory(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Target countries updated
Added: VE, NG, SS, CF, ML, BJ, CI, AE, PH, CN, KH, PK, AF, TR, GR. Removed: HR, JM, NI, ZW, HT, LB
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Target countries updated
Added: BF, HR, JM, MZ, NI, TZ, UG, ZW. Removed: BO, CM, CI, LA, DZ, AO, BG, NA, PG, VG, KW, MC, NP, SS, VE
UN Yemen Sanctions (2140) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions (Committee 2140)" to "UN Yemen Sanctions (2140)"
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Yemen sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen sanctions" to "Yemen sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Yemen sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 2 Guidance(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs, Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs, Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs. Removed: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Yemen renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen Sanctions" to "Yemen"
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Added: 1 un_list(s), 3 legislation(s)
UN Yemen Sanctions (Committee 2140) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions" to "UN Yemen Sanctions (Committee 2140)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Yemen Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2140) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions Committee" to "UN Yemen Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2140)"
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Added: 2 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Yemen sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen sanctions regime" to "Yemen sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Yemen sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s), 1 designations_list(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen (May 16, 2012). Removed: Executive Order 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 3 Guidance(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Yemen" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen
Added: Resolution 2140 (2014), Resolution 2216 (2015), Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen, Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen, Resolution 2266 (2016), Resolution 2342 (2017), Resolution 2402 (2018), Resolution 2456 (2019), Resolution 2511 (2020), Resolution 2564 (2021), Resolution 2624 (2022)
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Added: 11 statute(s), 1 advisory(s)
Restrictions added
Added: other
New program: Yemen Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Yemen Sanctions
Legal basis updated for OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen. Removed: Executive Order 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen (May 16, 2012)
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Added: 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 1 executive_order(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 3 guidance(s), 4 un_security_council_resolution(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
UN Yemen Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions (2140)" to "UN Yemen Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s), 1 Guidance(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 Regulation(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen (May 16, 2012), UNSCR 2216 (April 14, 2015), UNSCR 2204 (February 24, 2015), UNSCR 2201 (February 15, 2015), UNSCR 2140 (February 26, 2014). Removed: Executive Order 13611, UNSCR 2216, UNSCR 2204, UNSCR 2201, UNSCR 2140
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 4 UN Security Council Resolution(s), 1 Guidance(s), 1 Sanctions Brochure(s), 1 FAQ(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions
Added: UNSCR 2216, UNSCR 2204, UNSCR 2201, UNSCR 2140