Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen is a sanctions program maintained by European Union Council (EU) targeting Yemen. It imposes asset freeze, arms embargo, travel ban and other.
Last updated 2 Jun 2026
Overview
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.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- 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)