United Nations Security Council Resolution 2707 – The situation in the Middle East (2140 sanctions)
Resolution 2707 (2023)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and statements of its President concerning Yemen, including resolution 2624 (2022) and 2675 (2023),
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen,
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,
- Decides to renew until 15 November 2024 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 (2014), and further reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 14 to 17 of resolution 2216 (2015);
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2. Decides to extend until 15 December 2024 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 15 November 2024, 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 15 December 2024 drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of the members of the Panel established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014);
3. Requests the Panel of Experts to provide a midterm update to the Committee no later than 15 April 2024, and a final report including information as set out in paragraph 16 of resolution 2624 (2022) no later than 15 October 2024 to the Security Council, after discussion with the Committee;
4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9473rd meeting, on 14 November 2023
