Abstract
Resolution 2768 (2025)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9836th meeting, on 15 January 2025
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions on the situation in Yemen and the Red Sea, including resolutions 2216 (2015), 2722 (2024), and 2739 (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… [read more] have a leadership role to play, in close cooperation with regional and sub-regional organizations, in contributing to peace and security,
Recalling the importance of maritime security and recognizing that the maintenance of maritime security in the region of the Red Sea is essential for the stability of global supply chains and economic development,
Recalling the previous Houthi attacks against oil terminals in areas under the control of the Government of Yemen, and expressing concern about the devastating negative impacts of these attacks on oil exports on the economic and humanitarian situation in Yemen, the national currency and livelihoods of Yemeni civilians,
1. Extends the reporting request in paragraph 10 of resolution 2722 (2024) until July 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 of these attacks, including the conflicts contributing to regional tensions and the disruption of maritime security in order to ensure a prompt, efficient, and effective response;
4. Takes note of the utilization of the advanced weaponry in these attacks and reiterates that all Member States must adhere to their obligations in regard to the targeted arms embargo established in its resolution 2216, and in this regard demands Member States stop providing arms to the Houthis and prevent the Houthis from acquiring arms and related materiel to carry out further attacks;
5. 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;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of this matter. [^]