Islamic State crisis: UN aims to stop jihadist recruits

The UN Security Council has adopted a binding resolution compelling states to prevent their nationals from joining jihadists in Iraq and Syria.

US President Barack Obama chaired the session and said nations must prevent the recruitment and financing of foreign fighters.

US and Arab jets bombed Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria for a second day, including oil facilities.

Mr Obama urged global efforts to dismantle the IS "network of death".

He called on the leaders to translate their words into action, not just in the days ahead, but for years to come.

The US-drafted resolution was adopted unanimously.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron said nations must deal with all forms of extremism, including banning "preachers of hate" and fighting "poisonous ideology".

He told the UN council session that the Iraqi and Syrian conflicts were attracting young recruits from prosperous countries.

BBC