The United Nations Security Council ramped up pressure on the Islamic State Thursday by threatening actions against anyone buying oil from the militants, as well as the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front. Reuters reports that The council also voted to ban antiquities trade with Syria and urged states to stop paying ransoms for hostages. The 15-nation council unanimously passed the Russian-drafted resolution, which gives the council power to enforce decisions with sanctions.
02-13-2015, 12:55 PM
UN *****s Down on ISIS Financing by Banning Oil Purchases
The United Nations Security Council ramped up pressure on the Islamic State Thursday by threatening actions against anyone buying oil from the militants, as well as the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front. Reuters reports that The council also voted to ban antiquities trade with Syria and urged states to stop paying ransoms for hostages. The 15-nation council unanimously passed the Russian-drafted resolution, which gives the council power to enforce decisions with sanctions.
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