Yemen Foreign Ministry Rejects UN Renewal Sanctions, Calling It Politicized and One-Sided
Resolution 2801 as politicized and one-sided, Washington and London are using the UN to legitimize regional escalation while ignoring Yemen’s stance and humanitarian suffering
Yemen, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the UN Security Council’s decision to renew sanctions on Yemen, describing the move as a reflection of American interests in the region.
In a statement, Acting Foreign Minister Abdu Al-Wahid Abu Ras said Resolution 2801 was based on claims made by parties involved in the war on Yemen, while Yemen’s own perspective continues to be ignored.
He noted that Washington and London are attempting to use the resolution to legitimize the militarization of the Red Sea and to threaten navigation in both the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
Abu Ras emphasized that Security Council resolutions “will not change Yemen’s position on the Palestinian cause.” He also praised the countries that abstained from voting on the resolution, expressing hope that their future positions would be stronger.
He further criticized the UN Panel of Experts, saying Yemen does not recognize or engage with the panel due to its politicized nature and its reports “filled with misinformation and false narratives.” He added that the latest report contains significant inaccuracies and misleading claims.
Abu Ras concluded by warning international and regional parties against using the resolution as a pretext to harm Yemen’s interests, noting that “recent history offers clear lessons” about such actions.
Yemen Warns Against Using the Resolution to Justify Red Sea Militarization
The United Nations Security Council recently adopted a British-sponsored draft resolution extending sanctions on Yemen for another 12 months. The decision passed with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from Russia and China.
Sana’a argues that such resolutions only serve to expand Western military presence in regional waters under the pretext of enforcing sanctions, while ignoring the root causes of instability—namely the blockade, foreign aggression, and escalating violations against Yemen.
The renewed resolution includes expanded monitoring mechanisms targeting what the Council describes as dual-use materials that could be used in weapons manufacturing. Abu Ras said these provisions reflect attempts to criminalize Yemen’s defensive capabilities while overlooking the ongoing military escalation by foreign powers.
Russia and China Abstain, Criticize Maritime Inspection Clauses
The renewed sanctions package contains provisions related to maritime interdictions, requiring UN member states to inspect vessels operating in the Red Sea and surrounding waters.
These measures drew criticism from major powers:
China abstained, denouncing the maritime inspection clause as “arbitrary.”
Russia described the text as “unbalanced” and “politicized.”
Both countries signaled that the resolution fails to reflect a neutral or constructive approach and may instead increase tensions in an already volatile region.
Renewed Sanctions Ignore Blockade, Humanitarian Crisis, and Foreign Aggression
The decision comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and continued foreign escalation against Yemen, which Sana’a argues is being legitimized through such UN decisions.
Yemen says the renewed sanctions fail to address:
the ongoing blockade,
humanitarian suffering,
regional military escalation,
and foreign aggression against Yemen.
Sana’a maintains that without confronting these core issues, no international resolution can contribute to real peace or stability — and instead risks emboldening further intervention under a UN mandate. (PW)
Source: Al-Masirah