UN authorises sanctions against spoilers of peace in Yemen

The UN has unanimously approved a resolution authorising sanctions against organisations or individuals who pose a threat to peace and security in Yemen, an official statement said.

The British-drafted resolution, issued on Thursday, did not name any groups or individuals, but instead tasked a committee to decide who should face travel bans and assets freeze for an initial period of one year from the date of the adoption of the resolution.

It urged UN member states to freeze without delay all funds owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the individuals or entities designated by the Committee.