Report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL to international peace and security and the scope of United Nations action to assist Member States in countering the threat
In adopting resolution 2253 (2015), the Security Council expressed its determination to address the threat posed to international peace and security by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, hereinafter Da'esh) and associated individuals and groups, and requested the Secretary-General to provide an initial strategic-level report on the threat, followed by updates every four months. In its resolution 2610 (2021), the Council requested the Secretary-General to continue to provide a strategic-level report every six months that reflects the gravity of the threat posed by Da'esh to international peace and security and the extent of the United Nations' efforts to support Member States in countering the threat.
The Under-Secretary-General for United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Committee's Executive Directorate (CTED) presented information indicating that the threat from Da'esh and its affiliates continues to follow the trajectory described in previous reports. The Secretary-General's latest report, dated 1 February, says that the threat remained high in the second half of 2022 and has increased in and around conflict zones. It also notes that Member States have expressed concern about Da'esh's "continued aim of spreading the threat outside conflict zones", including through attempts by individuals or small groups to inspire attacks.
The Secretary-General's report indicates that while Member States estimate that Da'esh has access to funds of between $25 million and $50 million, several Member States believe that these funds are running out. The report notes that the recent loss of Da'esh's leadership has contributed to a decline in its income and concludes that counter-terrorism operations are also putting pressure on its sources of income.
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