UN Security Council Extends Al-Shabaab Sanctions Regime
London, December 13, 2024 – The United Kingdom welcomed the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2691 by the United Nations Security Council, extending the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime for one year.
The resolution extends the mandate of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea, which provides critical support to the Security Council in implementing the sanctions regime. The resolution also strengthens the sanctions regime by expanding the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions.
In a statement to the Security Council, UK Permanent Representative to the UN Barbara Woodward said:
“This resolution extends the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime at a critical period for Somalia’s security transition. The regime has been an essential tool in countering the threat posed by Al-Shabaab and its affiliates.”
“The extension of the mandate of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea is crucial to ensuring the effective implementation of the sanctions regime. The Group’s work is essential in providing the Security Council with independent and objective information on the implementation of the sanctions regime.”
“The expansion of the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions is a necessary step to further enhance the effectiveness of the regime. It demonstrates the international community’s resolve to combat the threat posed by Al-Shabaab and its affiliates.”
The UK remains committed to supporting the implementation of the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime and to working with its partners to promote peace and stability in Somalia.
Background:
The Al-Shabaab sanctions regime was first established by Resolution 2444 in 2015. The regime includes a range of measures, including:
- An arms embargo
- A travel ban on designated individuals
- An asset freeze
The Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea was established by Resolution 2351 in 2017. The Group’s mandate includes:
- Monitoring the implementation of the sanctions regime
- Investigating violations of the sanctions regime
- Reporting on the political, security, and humanitarian situation in Somalia and Eritrea
Additional Information:
- The full text of Resolution 2691 is available here: www.un.org/securitycouncil/press-release/2024/sc15795
- More information on the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime is available here: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2605-al-shabaab/
- More information on the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea is available here: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2351-somalia-eritrea/monitoring
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