Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- YEM0016
- OFSI group ID
- 16348
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 25 January 2024
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Targeted arms embargo
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Muhamed Ali al-Qadiri, in his role of Chief of the Houthi Coastal Defence Force, is and has been involved in acts which threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen, namely promoting and directing or otherwise being responsible for and engaging in attacks against shipping in the Red Sea. These attacks undermine the peace process and stability in Yemen.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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