The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

United Nations approves 'all necessary measures' to fight Islamic State in Iraq and Syria

By AFP | Nov. 21, 2015

**People gathering at the Place de la Republique square in Paris on Nov 17 to pay tribute to victims of the Nov 13 attacks. [PHOTO: AFP]**

The UN Security Council on Friday (Nov 20) authorised countries to "take all necessary measures" to fight the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in a resolution that won unanimous backing a week after the Paris attacks.

The measure drafted by France calls on all UN member states to "redouble and coordinate their efforts to prevent and suppress terrorist attacks" committed by ISIS and other extremist groups linked to Al Qaeda.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.