Security Council resolution 2511 (2020) [on renewal of sanctions against Yemen imposed by Security Council resolution 2140 (2014) until 26 Feb. 2021 and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 28 Mar. 2021]
Symbol: S/RES/2511 (2020)
Date: 2020-02-25
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/75 [58] YEMEN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/ X The situation in the Middle East.
Subjects: UN. Panel of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2140 (2014)|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 2140 (2014) concerning Yemen|Houthis|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|FROZEN ASSETS|TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS|YEMEN|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Votes in favour: 13
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 2
Voting record:
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: ESTONIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY
vote: yes
country: INDONESIA
vote: yes
country: NIGER
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: abstention
country: SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
vote: yes
country: SOUTH AFRICA
vote: yes
country: TUNISIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VIET NAM
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2511 (2020)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                25 February 2020




               Resolution 2511 (2020)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8732nd meeting, on
               25 February 2020

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and statements of its President
               concerning Yemen,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and
               territorial integrity of Yemen,
                    Expressing concern at the ongoing political, security, economic and
               humanitarian challenges in Yemen, including the ongoing violence and enforced
               disappearances, and threats arising from the illicit transfer, destabilising
               accumulation and misuse of weapons,
                   Emphasising the environmental risks and the need, without delay, for access of
               UN officials to inspect and maintain the Safer oil tanker, which is located in the
               Houthi-controlled North of Yemen,
                     Reiterating its call for all parties in Yemen to adhere to resolving their
               differences through dialogue and consultation, reject acts of violence to achieve
               political goals, and refrain from provocation,
                     Reaffirming the need for all parties to comply with their obligations under
               international law, including international humanitarian law and international human
               rights law as applicable,
                   Expressing its support for and commitment to the work of the Special Envoy for
               Yemen to the Secretary-General in support of the Yemeni transition process,
                     Expressing its alarm that areas of Yemen remain under the control of Al-Qaida
               in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and about the negative impact of their presence,
               violent extremist ideology and actions on stability in Yemen and the region, including
               the devastating humanitarian impact on the civilian populations, expressi ng concern
               at the increasing presence and future potential growth of the Islamic State in Iraq and
               Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh) affiliates in Yemen, and reaffirming its resolve
               to address all aspects of the threat posed by AQAP, ISIL (Da’esh), and a ll other
               associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities,
                   Recalling the listing of AQAP and associated individuals on the ISIL (Da’esh)
               and Al-Qaida Sanctions List and stressing in this regard the need for robust




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               implementation of the measures in paragraph 2 of resolution 2253 (2015) as a
               significant tool in combating terrorist activity in Yemen,
                    Noting the critical importance of effective implementation of the sanctions
               regime imposed pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and resolution 2216 (2015),
               including the key role that Member States from the region can play in this regard, and
               encouraging efforts to further enhance cooperation,
                     Welcoming the work of the Panel of Experts on Yemen, established pursuant to
               resolution 2140 (2014),
                     Recalling the provisions of paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) imposing a
               targeted arms embargo, and calling on all Member States and other actors to comply
               with the targeted arms embargo,
                    Condemning in the strongest terms violations of International Humanitarian
               Law and violations and abuses of International Human Rights Law, including those
               involving conflict-related sexual violence in Houthi-controlled areas and recruitment
               and use of children in armed conflict across Yemen, as recorded in the Panel of
               Experts’ final report (S/2020/70),
                    Expressing alarm over the obstacles that have been imposed on the work and
               access of the Panel of Experts during the course of its last mandate,
                     Expressing serious concern at the devastating humanitarian situation in Yemen
               and all instances of undue hindrances to the effective delivery of humanitarian
               assistance, including the recent interference in aid operations in Houthi-controlled
               areas as well as obstacles and the undue limitations on the delivery of vital goods to
               the civilian population occurring throughout Yemen, which is preventing vulnerable
               people from receiving the assistance they need to survive,
                     Emphasising the necessity of discussion by the Committee established pursuant
               to paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014) (“the Committee”) of the recommendations
               contained in the Panel of Experts reports,
                     Determining that the situation in Yemen continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.    Reaffirms the need for the full and timely implementation of the political
               transition following the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, in line with
               the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, and in
               accordance with its previous relevant resolutions, and with regard to the expectations
               of the Yemeni people;
                    2.    Decides to renew until 26 February 2021 the measures imposed by
               paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), reaffirms the provisions of
               paragraphs 12, 13, 14 and 16 of resolution 2140 (2015), and further reaffirms the
               provisions of paragraphs 14 to 17 of resolution 2216 (2015);
                     3.    Emphasising the importance of facilitating humanitarian assistance,
               decides that the Committee established in paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014)
               (hereafter, the “Committee”) may, on a case-by-case basis, exempt any activity from
               the sanctions measures imposed by the Security Council in resolutions 2140 (2014)
               and 2216 (2015) if the Committee determines that such an exemption is necessary to
               facilitate the work of the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations in
               Yemen or for any other purpose consistent with the objectives of these resolutions;




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           Designation Criteria
                 4.    Reaffirms that the provisions of paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140
           (2014) and paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) shall apply to individuals or
           entities designated by the Committee, or listed in the annex to resolution 2216 (2015)
           as engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or
           stability of Yemen;
                5.   Reaffirms the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution
           2140 (2014) and paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015);
                 6.    Affirms that sexual violence in armed conflict, or the recruitment or use of
           children in armed conflict in violation of international law, could constitute an act, as
           specified in paragraph 18 (c) of resolution 2140 (2014), and therefore a sanctionable
           act of engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or
           stability of Yemen, as described in paragraph 17 of that resolution;

           Reporting
                 7.    Decides to extend until 28 March 2021 the mandate of the Panel of Experts
           as set out in paragraph 21 of resolution 2140 (2014), and paragraph 21 of resolution
           2216 (2015), expresses its intention to review the mandate and take appropriate action
           regarding the further extension no later than 28 February 2021, and requests the
           Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures as expeditiously as
           possible to re-establish the Panel of Experts, in consultation with the Committee until
           28 March 2021 drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of the members of the Panel
           established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014);
                 8.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide a mid-term update to the
           Committee no later than 28 July 2020, and a final report no later than 28 January 2021
           to the Security Council, after discussion with the Committee, and also that they
           include information, as appropriate, about the commercially available components
           which have been used by individuals or entities designated by the Committee to
           assemble unmanned aerial vehicles, water-borne improvised explosive devices, and
           other weapon systems, and bearing in mind that this request should not have an
           adverse impact on humanitarian assistance or legitimate commercial activities;
                 9.    Directs the Panel to cooperate with other relevant expert groups
           established by the Security Council to support the work of its Sanctions Committees,
           in particular the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team established by
           resolution 1526 (2004) and extended by resolution 2368 (2017);
                 10. Urges all parties and all Member States, as well as international, regional
           and subregional organizations to ensure cooperation with the Panel of Experts, and
           further urges all Member States involved to ensure the safety of the members of the
           Panel of Experts and unhindered access, in particular to persons, documents and sites,
           in order for the Panel of Experts to execute its mandate;
               11. Emphasises the importance of holding consultations with concerned
           Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full implementation of the
           measures set forth in this resolution;
                12. Recalls the Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions report
           (S/2006/997) on best practices and methods, including paragraphs 21, 22 and 23 that
           discuss possible steps for clarifying methodological standards for monitoring
           mechanisms;
                13. Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Yemen under continuous
           review and its readiness to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in


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               this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of the
               measures, as may be needed at any time in light of developments;
                    14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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