The UN Security Council has split a key sanctions list on the Taliban and al-Qaeda to inspire the radical Islamic militia to join the reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan.The Security Council voted 15 nil to adopt two resolutions.These is a new blacklist of individuals and organisations linked to al-Qaeda and another of those connected with Taliban. The move will distinguish between the Taliban and al-Qaeda in the enforcement of the travel ban, asset freeze and arms embargo imposed in 1999.US Ambassador Susan Rice said the resolution sent a clear message to the Taliban that there was a future for those who separate from al-Qaeda, renounce violence and abide by the Afghan constitution. The resolutions spearheaded by the US and co-sponsored by Britain, France, Germany and Portugal maintain sanctions on around 310 individuals, entities and organizations with links to al-Qaeda and about 140 with Taliban links.
News On AIR | June 18, 2011 10:32 AM
UNSC splits al-Qaeda, Taliban blacklists