The United Nations Security Council adopted a decisive resolution today to formally end the mandate of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA), bringing years of the mission’s presence to a close.

The resolution was approved by 13 member states, while Russia and China abstained from the vote.

Houthi Intransigence Ends the Mission

Following the vote, U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce stated that the decision was a direct consequence of the Houthis’ continued obstruction.

She emphasized that the group’s refusal to cooperate had rendered the mission ineffective and stripped it of any meaningful operational purpose on the ground.

Technical Extension for Liquidation

Resolution 2813, drafted by the United Kingdom, grants a final two-month technical extension to allow for an orderly wind-down of the mission’s activities.

The extension will expire on 31 March 2026, after which UNMHA will be fully terminated. Any remaining responsibilities will be transferred to the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, with full liquidation procedures set to begin in April 2026.

Transition Plan for Responsibilities

The Security Council also requested the UN Secretary-General to immediately begin consultations with Yemeni parties to prepare a clear transition plan ensuring the smooth transfer of remaining tasks.

Observers view this decision as a formal acknowledgment of the failure of the Stockholm Agreement, particularly its provisions related to Hodeidah.