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UN Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab Extended Until 2025 in Bid to Halt Terrorism
Sanctions now in place until February 2025, aiming to weaken the terror group's operations and revenue streams
- UN Security Council renews sanctions against al-Shabaab until February 2025
- Maritime interdiction and stricter arms embargo to limit the group's capabilities
- Coal exports and financial networks of al-Shabaab face intensified restrictions
The United Nations Security Council has extended sanctions against the al-Shabaab terror group until February 28, 2025, with unanimous approval from all 15 member states.
The resolution, proposed by the United Kingdom, introduces measures such as maritime interdiction to enforce an arms embargo and prevent the flow of materials for improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes aimed at crippling al-Shabaab’s operations.
The resolution also targets coal exports, a major revenue source for the group, and further disrupts its logistical and financial networks.
The move is a critical step in the ongoing fight to stabilize Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
