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, trade restrictions, other and financial 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 3 Aug 2026
Programs
13
Authorities
13
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade — 1 program
EUEuropean Union Council — 1 programEU-AMLEuropean Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries) — 1 program
FATFFinancial Action Task Force — 1 program
JAPANMinistry of Finance Japan — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 1 program
SECOState Secretariat for Economic Affairs — 1 program
SINGAPOREMonetary Authority of Singapore — 1 programUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 1 programUK-AMLUK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) — 1 program
UNUnited Nations Security Council — 1 programWORLDBANK-FCSWorld Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations — 1 programSanctions Programs
UN sanctions regime targeting Yemen. 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. In line with EU AML directives, gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to apply increased checks and control measures on business relationships and transactions involving these countries.
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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 EO 13611 and codified at 31 CFR Part 552, the program blocks property of designated persons and provides for general and specific licenses related to humanitarian, agricultural, medical, and other activities in Yemen.
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Sanctions regime targeting Yemen. 16 designated entities (15 individuals, 1 entity). Designations sourced from UN and 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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Singapore's targeted financial sanctions regime involving the freezing of assets of designated persons associated with Yemen.
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Sanctions regime targeting designated persons in Yemen, including asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo, implementing UN obligations.
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HM Treasury advisory notice identifying High Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) as defined in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Countries are those listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under two categories: (1) High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action (3 jurisdictions - FATF black list), and (2) Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (22 jurisdictions - FATF grey list). UK regulated firms must apply enhanced customer due diligence and enhanced ongoing monitoring on business relationships and transactions involving persons established in these jurisdictions. The notice was last updated on 22 June 2026 reflecting FATF's June 2026 plenary outcomes.
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Sanctions regime targeting Yemen. Designated: 11 (10 individuals, 1 entity).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 1 faq(s), 1 brochure(s), 4 UN_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
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Yemen renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen" to "Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Yemen"
Legal basis updated for Singapore Targeted Financial Sanctions — Yemen
Added: Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, Variable Capital Companies Act 2018, United Nations Act 2001, UN Security Council Resolution 2140
UN Yemen Sanctions (Committee 2140) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions (2140)" to "UN Yemen Sanctions (Committee 2140)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Yemen sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen sanctions regime" to "Yemen sanctions"
UN Yemen Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2140) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions Committee" to "UN Yemen Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2140)"
Resources added
Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
Yemen sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen sanctions" to "Yemen sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Yemen sanctions regime
Added: The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. Removed: Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 1 pdf(s)
UN Yemen Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions Committee (Resolution 2140)" to "UN Yemen Sanctions Committee"
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 4 un_resolution(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 4 un_resolution(s)
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)
Resources added
Added: 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s)
Legal basis updated for Yemen sanctions
Added: Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 4 un_security_council_resolution(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 1 faq(s)
Legal basis updated for Yemen sanctions
Added: The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. Removed: Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 3 federal_register_notice(s), 4 un_security_council_resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1184
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Yemen sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen sanctions regime" to "Yemen sanctions"
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
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"
Yemen renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen Sanctions" to "Yemen"
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)"
Yemen sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Yemen sanctions regime" to "Yemen sanctions"
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"
Restrictions added
Added: other
New program: Yemen Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Yemen Sanctions
UN Yemen Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Yemen Sanctions (2140)" to "UN Yemen Sanctions"
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Yemen sanctions" to "The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020"