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<p>We remain deeply concerned about the ability of terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria
to acquire weapons and commit atrocities.<br> <br>The Islamic State of Iraq and the
Levant (ISIL) has obtained its weaponry from a variety of sources, including by capturing
them from Iraqi and Syrian security forces, and others. Many of ISIL's supply needs
are financed by its sale of oil and by money stolen during its advances in recent
months.</p><p>We have emphasised the need to intensify efforts to stem the flow of
weapons and fighters to extremist groups, including ISIL. Hundreds of foreigners are
fighting with ISIL, gaining combat experience and potentially forging connections
with other extremists. Since ISIL is a successor to Al Qaida in Iraq, it also has
many members with experience of fighting Coalition forces in Iraq after 2003. As part
of its strategy to combat ISIL, the UK led work on UN Security Council Resolution
2170, adopted on 15 August, which condemns ISIL, Al-Nusra Front (ANF) and other terrorist
groups listed under AQ sanctions. The resolution urges members to take measures to
choke off recruitment and to target the growing phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters
and ISIL's sources of finance.</p>
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