UN: ISIS resurgent, exploiting fragile situations in Syria- Africa

In an official session, the UN Security Council heard the semi-annual report of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism on the escalating threats posed by ISIS to international peace and security. The organization warned of ISIS's ability to adapt and change its tactics, taking advantage of the instability in several regions, particularly Africa and Syria.

According to the report, ISIS remains active in Iraq and Syria despite the deaths of several of its leaders. It is also exploiting the fragile security situation in Syria to recruit new mercenaries and reorganize its ranks.

The report added that in Syria, "the situation remains fragile since Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took control of the country. ISIS continues to exploit security gaps, engage in covert operations, and incite sectarian tensions within the country."

The office noted that ISIS-K remains a prominent threat to Central Asian countries, while a significant increase in ISIS activity has been recorded in the Sahara and West Africa.

The report stated that ISIS is seeking to build cross-border funding networks.

The United Nations emphasized that focusing solely on targeting ISIS leaders is "insufficient," emphasizing the need to address the causes and factors that lead to the spread of extremist ideology and the recruitment of young people. The report also revealed ISIS's attempts to recruit cybersecurity experts, which would enhance its future ability to carry out sophisticated and sophisticated attacks.

In this context, the Counter-Terrorism Office stressed the importance of continuing to adhere to international law as one of the most prominent means of combating "terrorism," noting the need to develop strategies that do not conflict with human rights when pursuing "extremist organizations." The Office also called for close engagement with victims of "terrorism" and for their voices to be heard more clearly at the international level.

This UN warning comes amid fears of ISIS's return to the forefront in open conflict zones, especially with the ongoing state of division and political and security instability in various regions around the world.

A leader in the Deir ez-Zor Military Council revealed to our agency yesterday that attacks by ISIS mercenaries and other militants have escalated since the beginning of this year, targeting civilians and vital facilities. Since the beginning of the year, these attacks have reached approximately 150 armed attacks by mercenaries on military and security points in the Deir ez-Zor countryside, resulting in the deaths of six of its fighters.

ANHA