U.S., Qatar and 5 other Gulf nations jointly impose sanctions on 11 terrorist backers
Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:10:am World
4.3K By Collins Kelechi
- U.S., Qatar and 5 other Gulf nations jointly impose sanctions on 11 terrorist backers.
- This move enables cooperation between some of the GCC member countries after a long period of sustained diplomatic disputes.
- Qatar remains committed to working closely with the U.S. to fight terrorism.
According to Qatari state media, The United States, Qatar and five other Gulf nations have imposed sanctions on 11 people and two organisations accused of financing al-Qaeda and ISIL in Yemen.
Qatar's National Counter-Terrorism Committee said in a statement on Wednesday the individuals and entities would face asset freezes and travel bans, in a move that shows "Qatar's strong and continuous commitment to combatting terrorism and terrorism financing".
"We are committed to taking the necessary steps to defeat terrorism in all its forms, and will continue to work closely with the United States to impose sanctions on those who facilitate terrorist activity," Major-General Abdulaziz A Al Ansari was quoted as saying by Qatar News Agency.
This move will pave way for some cooperation between some of the GCC member countries who have been involved in a diplomatic dispute for a while now.
GCC members Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, along with Egypt, imposed the blockade on June 5, accusing Qatar of supporting "terrorism and extremism" - an accusation Doha vehemently denies.
This move further proves the United States' stance that peace in the GCC is fundamental in the fight against terrorism.
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