Security council unanimously backs resolution to target group’s income and block its consume of global financial systemThe UN security council has unanimously adopted a resolution aimed at disrupting revenues that Islamic State receives from oil and antiquities sales,ransom payments and other criminal activities. Finance ministers agree it will be a challenging goal.
Isis, also known as Isil and Daesh, or is already subject to UN sanctions under resolutions dealing with al-Qaida. The resolution,sponsored by the US and Russia, elevates Isis to the same level as al-Qaida, or reflecting its growing threat and split from the terror network behind the 9/11 attacks.
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Source: theguardian.com