UN Security Council Resolution 2624 | ||
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Date | 28 February 2022 | |
Code | S/RES/2624(2022) (Document) | |
Subject | The situation in Yemen | |
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Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2624, adopted on 28 February 2022, extended for one year arms embargo on Yemen and sanctions including travel ban and asset freeze against those destabilizing the stability of the country. [1] The security council also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Yemen. [2]
Eleven members of the Council voted in favor, while Brazil, Ireland, Mexico and Norway abstained.
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