United Nations Security Council Resolution 2739 – Maintenance of international peace and security
Resolution 2739 (2024)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions on the situation in Yemen and the Red Sea, including resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2722 (2024),
Condemning the Houthi continued attacks against merchant and commercial vessels,
Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the coastal States of the Red Sea, and reiterating that States in the region have a leadership role to play, in close cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, in contributing to peace and security,
- Extends the reporting request in paragraph 10 of resolution 2722 (2024)until January 15, 2025;
2. Reiterates its demand that the Houthis immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercial vessels and immediately release the M/V Galaxy Leader and its crew;
3. Emphasizes again the need to address the root causes, including the conflicts contributing to regional tensions and the disruption of maritime security in order to ensure a prompt, efficient, and effective response, and in this regard reiteratesalso that all Member States must adhere to their obligations in regard to the targeted arms embargo contained within its resolution 2216;
4. Urges caution and restraint to avoid further escalation of the situation in the Red Sea and the broader region, and encourages enhanced diplomatic efforts by all parties to that end, including continued support for dialogue and Yemen’s peace process under the UN auspices;
5. Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9672nd meeting, on 27 June 2024.
