UN Security Council unanimously approves 'all necessary measures' against Isil



French text to authorise military action against Isil in Syria has been approved by the UN Security Council.

The United Nations has approved a French proposal which authorises “combat by all means” against the Islamic State.

France announced it would be tripling strikes against Isil in Syria, with air strikes launched from their aircraft carrier.

Resolution 2249 does not provide any legal basis for military action and does not invoke chapter seven of the UN charter that authorises the use of force. French diplomats maintain, however, that it will provide important international political support to the anti-Isil campaign that has been ramped up since the attacks in Paris on Friday that left 129 dead.

The UN resolution 2249 also condemns recent attacks in Sousse, Tunisia, and Ankara, Turkey.

"This text is a call for international mobilisation," said Francois Delattre, France's ambassador to the UN.

David Cameron called it "an important moment".

"We cannot expect others to shoulder burdens and risks of protecting this country,” he said.
Philip Hammond, the foreign secretary, said it showed "the unity of the Security Council in working to defeat Isil."

Until now the UN has not been asked to vote on military action. America, France, and Britain knew that Russia would veto any text. But now, Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the UN, indicated that he did not have any objections.

Originally posted by RainDreamer

Wait there's Isil and then there's ISIS ? I thought it was the same thing? How many are they ?

Originally posted by DerpGa

jay
anything related to isis is not islamic
please change the title to isis or isil.

Originally posted by TheSoneNavy

So overall, whats gonna happen?

Originally posted by DerpGa

jay
anything related to isis is not islamic
please change the title to isis or isil.

Originally posted by J a y

Each of the nations will be authorised to intensify their military in Syria. France has already said it's tripling their airstrikes.

Gloves off. No restraint and respect of international laws.

Originally posted by Losing my ground

This is great, but I hope no innocent people die on this.

Remember, ISIL is the result of one of those militar actions.