U.S imposes sanctions on ISIS financiers in Africa

Admin I Wednesday, July 24, 2024

 

WASHINGTON – The United States has imposed sanctions on a group of people seen to be financing the Islamic State of Iran  and Syria, ISIS in Africa  as part of action to advance the mission of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG).

In a statement, the Department of States said the United States is designating three individuals in a network associated with expanded ISIS activities in Africa.

According to the department, these individuals are key financiers and enablers of ISIS activities across Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa.

“They serve as critical links between far-flung ISIS operations, allowing ISIS leadership to leverage each affiliate’s capabilities to undermine peace and security in the region.

Their destabilizing impact spans much of Sub-Saharan Africa, which underscores the need for the international community to continue to work together to share information on transnational ISIS networks, their evolving financial methods, and measures to combat them”, the department said.

It noted that the CIFG is a working group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, which includes over 80 countries and international organizations.