Sana’a – Yemen’s Houthi movement has officially rejected the latest resolution by the United Nations Security Council extending sanctions on Yemen and renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts tasked with monitoring violations. 

In a statement issued by the group’s political bureau, the Houthis condemned the decision as “unjust, politicized, and hostile,” vowing not to cooperate with the UN-appointed team.

The Security Council adopted the resolution on November 15, renewing targeted sanctions—including asset freezes and travel bans—against individuals and entities deemed to threaten Yemen’s peace, security, and stability. The resolution also reaffirmed the arms embargo imposed on the Houthi group and extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts responsible for investigating violations and reporting to the Council.

Houthi officials accused the UN of siding with the Saudi-led coalition and claimed the expert panel had lost credibility due to its alleged bias and failure to investigate coalition airstrikes and economic restrictions. “We will not recognize or engage with any so-called experts who serve the agenda of aggression,” the statement read.

The rejection comes amid heightened tensions and renewed cross-border attacks, which the Security Council explicitly condemned in its resolution. The Council urged member states to strengthen enforcement of the arms embargo and called for an end to attacks targeting civilian infrastructure and maritime routes.

International observers warn that the Houthis’ refusal to cooperate with the Panel of Experts could further complicate efforts to monitor violations and hold perpetrators accountable. 

“This undermines transparency and obstructs the international community’s ability to assess the situation on the ground,” said a regional diplomat familiar with the UN process.

The move also raises concerns about the prospects for peace, as UN-led negotiations continue to stall amid mutual distrust and escalating rhetoric.