On May 8, White House continued OFAC sanctions against Yemen.
White House continued for 1 year national emergency and sanctions against Yemen.
Renewal Rationale
Actions and policies of certain former members of the government of Yemen and others that threaten Yemen's peace, security, and stability continue in effect.
Actions include obstructing the political process in Yemen and blocking implementation of agreement of Nov. 23, 2011, between Yemen government and its opposition.
The agreement provided for peaceful transition of power that meets needs of people.
Continues to pose unusual, extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy.
Effectiveness
National emergency to continue in effect beyond May 16, 2020, for an additional year.
May 11, 2021 Continuation
On May 11, 2021, White House issued a continuation of the national emergency with respect to Yemen; emergency sanctions renewed additional year until May 16, 2022.
May 13, 2021 Federal Register
On May 13, 2021, White House published continuation notice in the federal register.
May 2022 Continuation
On May 11, 2022, White House published notice of continuation of national emergency with respect to Yemen; renewed sanctions for 1 more year until May 16, 2023.
May 2023 White House Continuation
On May 11, 2023, White House published notice of continuation of national emergency with respect to Yemen; renewed sanctions for one more year until May 16, 2024.
