UN Blacklists Nigerian Militant Group Boko Haram

The U.N. Security Council, acting at the request of Nigeria, on Thursday imposed sanctions on Boko Haram in a bid to cut off funding and weapons to the extremist group.   Nigeria had requested the measure on Monday because of the recent surge in Boko Haram’s violent activities. The council moved swiftly, formally adding the group to its sanctions list, thus freezing assets and embargoing arms.   Australian Ambassador Gary Quinlan, who heads the al-Qaida sanctions committee,...

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