The Houthi attacks started at the finish of final yr in what the militant group mentioned was an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, following Israel’s offensive – itself a response to the 7 October Hamas-led terror assault on southern Israel.
Adopting resolution 2739 (2024), with 12 votes in favour and three abstentions (Algeria, China and Russia), the Council additionally requested month-to-month experiences from the Secretary-General on the disaster in the Red Sea till January subsequent yr.
The Council confused that each one Member States “must adhere to their obligations in regard to the targeted arms embargo” in opposition to key Houthi leaders, set out in resolution 2216 of 2015.
Additionally, it additionally reiterated condemnation of Houthi attacks in opposition to maritime delivery in the Red Sea and demanded the speedy launch the service provider vessel Galaxy Leader and its crew.
Operated by a Japanese firm, the Galaxy Leader was seized in November final yr and has contributed to an escalation in pressure all through the Middle East ensuing from the warfare in Gaza.
The renewed request for the experiences stems from resolution 2722.
Renewal of UN disengagement drive mandate
In a separate determination, the Security Council prolonged the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan for six months till 31 December 2024.
It additionally requested the Secretary-General to make sure that the Force has the required capability and sources to fulfil its mandate “in a safe and secure way”.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2737 (2024), the 15-member Council additionally confused that Israel and Syria are obliged to “scrupulously and fully respect” the phrases of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement.
It additionally urged either side to train most restraint and forestall any breaches of the ceasefire, using UNDOF’s liaison operate to handle problems with mutual concern.
UNDOF was established instantly following the 1974 Agreement with a mandate to take care of the ceasefire and supervise the space of separation – a demilitarized buffer zone.
The Force has since been reauthorized each six months.
Renewal of DR Congo sanctions
Furthermore, the Council additionally determined to increase the sanctions regime on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) till 1 July 2025, alongside the mandate of the corresponding Group of Experts till 1 August 2025.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2738 (2024), the 15-member organ recalled the Secretary-General’s dedication that the UN “will do everything possible” to make sure that the perpetrators of the killing of the two members of the Group of Experts and the 4 Congolese nationals accompanying them are delivered to justice.
Experts Michael Sharp of the United States and Zaida Catalan of Sweden have been investigating experiences of mass atrocities in the risky Kasai area surrounding combating between Government forces and armed militia, when they were abducted on 12 March 2017.
Their stays have been recovered by peacekeepers from the UN mission in the nation (MONUSCO) on 27 March exterior the metropolis of Kananga in the Kasai-Central province.