The UN Security Council on Friday approved a resolution to extend sanctions against the al-Shabaab terror group in Somalia until February 28, 2025. The resolution, proposed by the UK, was unanimously adopted by the 15-member council.
The sanctions continue to target key activities of the group, including the embargo on arms imports, the ban on coal exports, and restrictions on components for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Measures such as travel bans, asset freezes, and the arms embargo on individuals linked to al-Shabaab remain in place.
Somalia has been facing instability for years, largely due to the ongoing threats posed by al-Shabaab and the Daesh/ISIS terrorist groups. Since 2007, al-Shabaab has been engaged in a violent campaign against the Somali government and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), a mission authorized by the African Union and mandated by the UN Security Council.
The group’s attacks have escalated since Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, re-elected for a second term last year, declared an “all-out war” on al-Shabaab, aiming to dismantle the terror group’s operations in the country.
The extended sanctions reflect the international community’s continued commitment to combating terrorism and supporting Somalia’s efforts to achieve peace and security.
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