United Nations To Target The Sources Of Revenue That Fund The Islamic State

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Bloomberg: UN Targets Islamic State Revenue From Oil, Artifacts, Ransom

The United Nations Security Council adopted a binding resolution threatening economic and diplomatic sanctions against countries and individuals that help Islamic State and other terrorist groups profit from trading oil, antiquities or hostages.

The resolution requires governments to ensure that they aren’t engaged in direct or indirect trade with Islamic State and al-Qaeda-affiliated groups such as the al-Nusra Front in Syria. It was adopted on Thursday with support from all 15 Security Council members.

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Security Council seeks to block 'Islamic State' petrofunding -- Deutsche Welle
Russia leads U.N. effort to curb Islamic State cash -- UPI
UN Security Council Adopts Russia-Drafted Resolution Against Funding ISIL -- Sputnik
Security Council ups pressure on ISIS cash flows -- Al Arabiya
UN Security Council reaffirms measures to cut funding sources to IS -- Global Post/Xinhua