Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Yemen’s ex-president and 2 rebel commanders
The U.N. Security Council has imposed sanctions on Yemen’s former president and two military commanders from the powerful Shiite Houthi rebel group controlling the capital for threatening the peace, security and stability of the country.
The council late Friday ordered a freeze of all assets and a global travel ban on former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has allied with the Houthis, and rebel military leaders Abd al-Khaliq al-Huthi and Abdullah Yahya al Hakim.
Approval by all 15 council members is required to impose sanctions, and Lithuania’s U.N. Ambassador Raimonda Murmokaite tweeted that there were no objections by the Friday evening deadline.
Last month, the council said it is prepared to sanction “spoilers” blocking implementation of a transitional roadmap to peace and democracy adopted after a national dialogue.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
