NY (SD) – In a meeting on Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to extend the sanctions against Al-Shabaab until February 28, 2025.

This resolution, proposed by the United Kingdom, was unanimously passed by the council’s 15 members.

The council members stated that the purpose of these sanctions is to prevent illegal arms, ban the export of charcoal which funds Al-Shabaab, and stop the production of explosive materials.

These sanctions come as the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) operation ends this month, and a new operation involving Egypt is set to begin in January 2025.

Somalia has faced security challenges for many years, with the biggest threat coming from Al-Shabaab and ISIS.

Since 2007, Al-Shabaab has been fighting against the Somali government and African Union forces, with the group still controlling many areas.