Mr. Sanctions

20 August 2026: OFSI updates its Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda sanctions listings

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Today, Thursday 20 August, the UK Government has varied the designations of 13 individuals and 8 entities sanctioned under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Regime. This reflects the updates to these listings made on 18 August by the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015).

Varied Individuals:

Name:UN ID:Unique ID:
NURJAMAN RIDUAN ISAMUDDINQDi.087AQD0278
SALIM Y SALAMUDDIN JULKIPLIQDi.114AQD0309
ISNILON TOTONI HAPILONQDi.204AQD0207
YAHIA DJOUADQDi.249AQD0333
AHMED DEGHDEGHQDi.252AQD0124
IBRAHIM HASSAN TALI AL-ASIRIQDi.291AQD0199
UMAR PATEKQDi.294AQD0331
MUHAMMAD JIBRIL ABDUL RAHMANQDi.295AQD0261
MONIR CHOUKAQDi.300AQD0250
MOCHAMMAD ACHWANQDi.304AQD0234
BOUBAKER BEN HABIB BEN AL-HAKIMQDi.375AQD0157
PETER CHERIFQDi.376AQD0286
ABU UBAYDAH YUSUF AL-ANABIQDi.389AQD0117

Varied Entities:

Name:UN ID:Unique ID:
WAFA HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONQDe.015AQD0084
Ummah Tameer E-Nau (UTN)QDe.068AQD0083
Afghan Support Committee (ASC)QDe.069AQD0004
Lashkar i Jhangvi (LJ)QDe.096AQD0064
AL-HARAMAIN FOUNDATION (PAKISTAN)QDe.104AQD0013
ISLAMIC JIHAD GROUPQDe.119AQD0051
AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP)QDe.129AQD0029
MOUVEMENT POUR L’UNIFICATION ET LE JIHAD EN AFRIQUE DE L’OUEST (MUJAO)QDe.134AQD0069

The Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Notice:

Sanctions Notice: 20 August 2026

Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda

Amendments:

The following individuals have been varied and are still subject to the sanctions listed:

OFSI Sanctions Type: Asset freeze, Arms embargo, Travel Ban

NURJAMAN ISAMUDDIN RIDUAN

  • Other information: Senior leader of Jemaah Islamiyah (QDe.092). Brother of Gun Gun Rusman Gunawan (QDi.218). In custody of the United States of America, as of July 2007. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 13 Apr. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • Dobs: 04/04/1964, 1966
  • Nationalities: Indonesia, Malaysia
  • Town of birth: Cianjur, West Java
  • Country of birth: Indonesia
  • Town of birth: Sukamanah, West Java
  • Country of birth: Indonesia
  • AKA: Hambali Bin Ending (Good quality a.k.a); Hambali (Good quality a.k.a); Hambali Ending Hambali (Good quality a.k.a); Nurjaman Riduan Isomuddin (Good quality a.k.a); Nurjaman (Good quality a.k.a); Encep Nurjaman (Good quality a.k.a); Isamuddin Riduan (Good quality a.k.a); Isamudin Ridwan (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 28/01/2003
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 7156
  • UN reference number: QDi.087
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0278 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Dobs
    • Added: 1966 (second value)
  • Field Name: Nationalities
    • Added: Malaysia (second value)
  • Field Name: Town of birth (first occurrence)
    • Added: West Java (appended to “Cianjur,”)
  • Field Name: Country of birth (first occurrence)
    • Added: Indonesia (no country of birth previously recorded for this occurrence)
  • Field Name: Town of birth (second occurrence)
    • Added: Sukamanah, (prepended to “West Java”)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 22/09/2023 to: 20/08/2026

SALIM Y SALAMUDDIN JULKIPLI

  • Other information: A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (QDe.001). In detention in the Philippines as at May 2011. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 25 May 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • Dobs: 20/06/1967
  • Nationalities: Philippines
  • Town of birth: Tulay, Jolo Sulu
  • Country of birth: Philippines
  • AKA: Kipli Sali (Good quality a.k.a); Julkipli Salim (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 09/09/2003
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 7854
  • UN reference number: QDi.114
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0309 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 18/12/2021 to: 20/08/2026

ISNILON TOTONI HAPILON

  • Other information: Senior leader of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) (QDe.001). Leader of local affiliates of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (AQI) (QDe.115), in the southern Philippines as of May 2017. Killed in Marawi City, Philippines on 15 October 2017. Physical description: eye colour: brown; hair colour: brown; height: 5 feet 6 inches – 168 cm; weight: 120 pounds – 54 kg; build: slim; complexion: light-skinned; has facial birthmarks. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 8 Jun. 2010. Wanted by the Philippines authorities for terrorist offences and by authorities of the United States of America for involvement in terrorist acts. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. Photos included in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals click here
  • Dobs: 18/03/1966, 10/03/1967
  • Nationalities: Philippines
  • Town of birth: Bulanza, Lantawan, Basilan
  • Country of birth: Philippines
  • AKA: Isnilon Hapilun (Good quality a.k.a); Isnilun Hapilun (Good quality a.k.a); Tuan Isnilon (Good quality a.k.a); Abu Musab (Low quality a.k.a); Salahudin (Low quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Basilan, previous location until 2016, Philippines
  • Address: Lanao del Sur, Philippines
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 06/12/2005
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 8787
  • UN reference number: QDi.204
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0207 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Dobs
    • The two existing values swapped position: “10/03/1967, 18/03/1966” is now “18/03/1966, 10/03/1967” — no value was added or removed.
  • Field Name: Address (both occurrences)
    • The two existing values swapped position: “Lanao del Sur” and “Basilan, previous location until 2016” changed places — no value was added or removed.
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 07/02/2023 to: 20/08/2026

YAHIA DJOUADI

  • Other information: Reportedly killed on 25 February 2022 in Timbuktu, Mali. Belonged to the leadership of the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (listed under permanent reference number QDe.014). Mother’s name is Zohra Fares. Father’s name is Mohamed. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals click here
  • Dobs: 01/01/1967
  • Nationalities: Algeria
  • Town of birth: M’Hamid, Wilaya (province) of Sidi Bel Abbes
  • Country of birth: Algeria
  • AKA: Abou Ala (Good quality a.k.a); Yahia Abou Ammar (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Name (non-Latin script): جوادي يحيى
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 03/07/2008
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 10690
  • UN reference number: QDi.249
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0333 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 07/02/2023 to: 20/08/2026

AHMED DEGHDEGH

  • Other information: Belongs to the leadership and is the finance chief of the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (QDe.014). Mother’s name is Zakia Chebira. Father’s name is Lakhdar. Reportedly died in Algeria in 2020. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/1529228
  • Dobs: 17/01/1967
  • Nationalities: Algeria
  • Town of birth: Anser, Wilaya (province) of Jijel
  • Country of birth: Algeria
  • AKA: Abou Abdellah Ahmed (Good quality a.k.a); Abdellillah dit Abdellah Ahmed dit Said (Good quality a.k.a); Abd El Ilah (Good quality a.k.a); Abd El Illah (Good quality a.k.a); Said Dit Merrikh (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Name (non-Latin script): دغداغ أحمد
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 03/07/2008
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 10693
  • UN reference number: QDi.252
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0124 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
    • Added: Reportedly died in Algeria in 2020. (sentence inserted)
  • Field Name: AKA
    • Added: Abou Abdellah Ahmed (Good quality a.k.a)
    • Added: Abd El Ilah (Good quality a.k.a)
    • Added: Said Dit Merrikh (Good quality a.k.a)
    • Note: the source’s own highlighting also marks the “Name type”/”Alias strength” labels for the two pre-existing aliases above (“Abdellillah dit Abdellah Ahmed dit Said” and “Abd El Illah”) as newly added, even though the alias names themselves are unmarked. Reproduced as marked per the source rather than resolved — this looks like a highlight-alignment artifact in OFSI’s PDF rather than a substantive change to those two aliases.
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

IBRAHIM HASSAN TALI AL-ASIRI

  • Other information: Operative and principal bomb maker of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (QDe.129). Reportedly deceased in 2017. Also associated with Nasir ‘abd-al-Karim ‘Abdullah Al-Wahishi (deceased), Qasim Yahya Mahdi al-Rimi (QDi.282), and Anwar Nasser Abdulla Al-Aulaqi (QDi.283) (deceased). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • Dobs: 18/04/1982, 19/04/1982
  • Passport number: F654645
  • Passport additional information: Saudi Arabia number, issued on 30 Apr. 2005 expired on 7 Mar. 2010. Issue date in Hijri Calendar 24/06/1426. Expiry date in Hijri Calendar 21/03/1431.
  • Nationalities: Saudi Arabia
  • National identifier number: 1028745097
  • National identifier additional information: Saudi Arabia civil identification number
  • Town of birth: Riyadh
  • Country of birth: Saudi Arabia
  • AKA: Abosslah (Low quality a.k.a); Abu-Salaah (Low quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hassan Al Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim al-‘Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hasan Tali al-‘Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hasan Talea Aseeri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hasan Tali Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hassan Tali Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hasan Tali’A ‘Asiri (Good quality a.k.a); Ibrahim Hassan Tali Assiri (Good quality a.k.a); Abu Saleh (Low quality a.k.a)
  • Name (non-Latin script): إبراهيم حسن طالع العسيري
  • Name (non-Latin script): إبراهيم حسن طالع عسيري
  • Address: Yemen (country only)
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 24/03/2011
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 11743
  • UN reference number: QDi.291
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0199 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

UMAR PATEK

  • Other information: Senior member of Jemaah Islamiyah (QDe.092) involved in planning and funding multiple terrorist attacks in the Philippines and Indonesia. Provided training to Abu Sayyaf Group (QDe.001). Convicted for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings and sentenced to 20 years in prison in Jun. 2012. Released on parole in 2022 and as at late 2025, he operated a business in Surabaya, Indonesia. Remains in custody in Indonesia as at May 2015. Photos included in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • Dobs: 20/07/1966
  • Nationalities: Indonesia
  • Town of birth: Central Java
  • Country of birth: Indonesia
  • AKA: Al Abu Syekh Al Zacky (Low quality a.k.a); Mike Arsalan (Good quality a.k.a); Anis Alawi Jafar (Good quality a.k.a); Umar Kecil (Low quality a.k.a); Umangis Mike (Low quality a.k.a); Omar Patek (Good quality a.k.a); Pa’tek (Low quality a.k.a); Pak Taek (Low quality a.k.a); Hisyam Bin Zein (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Indonesia (country only)
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 19/07/2011
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 12021
  • UN reference number: QDi.294
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0331 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

Muhammad Jabril ABDUL RAHMAN

  • Other information: Senior member of Jemaah Islamiyah (QDe.092) directly involved in obtaining funding for terrorist attacks. Sentenced in Indonesia to five years in prison on 29 Jun. 2010. Father’s name is Mohamad Iqbal Abdurrahman (QDi.086). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • Dobs: 08/08/1980, 28/05/1984, 08/08/1980, 03/03/1979, 03/12/1979
  • Passport number: S335026
  • Passport additional information: Indonesia number S335026 (forged Indonesian passport)., (information derived from forged Indonesia passport No.S335026)
  • Nationalities: Indonesia
  • National identifier number: 3219222002.2181558, 2181558
  • National identifier additional information: Indonesian national identity card number,
  • Town of birth: East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
  • Country of birth: Indonesia
  • AKA: Muhammad Jibriel Abdul Rahman (Good quality a.k.a); Mohammad Jibriel Abdurrahman (Good quality a.k.a); Mohammad Jibril Abdurrahman (Good quality a.k.a); Muhamad Ricky Ardhan (Good quality a.k.a); Muhammad Ricky Ardhan bin Muhammad Iqbal (Good quality a.k.a); Muhammad Ricky Ardhan bin Abu Jibril (Good quality a.k.a); Heris Syah (Low quality a.k.a); Muhammad Yunus (Low quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Jalan M. Saidi RT010 RW 001 Pesanggrahan South Petukangan South Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Address: Jalan Nakula of Witana Harja Complex Block C Pamulang Banten, Indonesia
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 12/08/2011
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 12037
  • UN reference number: QDi.295
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0261 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
  • Field Name: Dobs
    • Changed: 03/12/1979 (third value) to: 08/08/1980
    • Added: 03/12/1979 (fifth value) — this is the same value removed from the third position; the date appears to have moved to a new slot rather than being deleted outright.
  • Field Name: Passport additional information
    • Changed: False Indonesian passport to: Indonesia number S335026 (forged Indonesian passport)., (information derived from forged Indonesia passport No.S335026)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

MONIR CHOUKA

  • Other information: Associated with Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (QDe.010). Associated with Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), between October 2015 and August 2016. Brother of Yassin Chouka (QDi.301). Arrest warrant issued by the investigating judge of the German Federal Court of Justice on 5 Oct. 2010. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • Dobs: 30/07/1981
  • Passport number: 5208323009
  • Passport additional information: Germany number, issued on 2 Feb. 2007, issued in Stadt Bonn, Germany (expires on 1 Feb. 2012)
  • Nationalities: Morocco, Germany
  • National identifier number: 5209530116
  • National identifier additional information: Germany National Identification Number, issued on 21 Jun. 2006, issued in Stadt Bonn, Germany (expired on 20 Jun. 2011)
  • Town of birth: Bonn
  • Country of birth: Germany
  • AKA: Abu Adam (Low quality a.k.a); Abu Hamza (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Ungartenstrasse 6 Bonn, 53229, Germany
  • Address: Syrian Arab Republic (as at 2023), Syria
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 25/01/2012
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 12500
  • UN reference number: QDi.300
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0250 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
  • Field Name: Nationalities
    • The two existing values swapped position: “Germany, Morocco” is now “Morocco, Germany” — no value was added or removed.
  • Field Name: AKA
    • Added: Abu Hamza (Good quality a.k.a)
    • Note: the source’s own highlighting also marks parts of the “Alias strength” wording for both the pre-existing “Abu Adam” alias and the new “Abu Hamza” alias inconsistently (partial words flagged on one, not the other) even though the wording itself is unchanged (“Low/Good quality a.k.a” in both cases). Reproduced as marked per the source rather than resolved.
  • Field Name: Address
    • Added: Syrian Arab Republic (as at 2023), Syria (new address)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

MOCHAMMAD ACHWAN

  • Other information: Acting emir of Jemmah Anshorut Tauhid (JAT) (QDe.133). Associated with Abu Bakar Ba’asyir (QDi.217), Abdul Rahim Ba’aysir (QDi.293) and Jemaah Islamiyah (QDe.092). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/4681453
  • Dobs: 04/05/1948, 04/05/1946
  • Passport number: C3967156
  • Passport additional information: Indonesia Passport
  • Nationalities: Indonesia
  • National identifier number: 3573010405480001, 353010405480001
  • National identifier additional information: Indonesia National Identity Card, Indonesia National Identity Card
  • Town of birth: Tulungagung
  • Country of birth: Indonesia
  • AKA: Mochtar Achwan (Good quality a.k.a); Muhammad Achwan (Good quality a.k.a); Mochtar Akhwan (Good quality a.k.a); Muhammad Akhwan (Good quality a.k.a); Mochtar Akwan (Good quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 8/10 RT/RW 002/001 Jodipan Blimbing Malang, 65127, Indonesia
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 12/03/2012
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 12627
  • UN reference number: QDi.304
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0234 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Passport number / Passport additional information
    • Added: C3967156 (Passport number) / Indonesia Passport (Passport additional information) — neither field previously had a recorded value.
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

BOUBAKER BEN HABIB BEN AL-HAKIM

  • Other information: French-Tunisian foreign terrorist fighter for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115). Reportedly killed in Raqqa, Syria on 26 November 2016. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5897328
  • Dobs: 01/08/1983
  • Nationalities: Tunisia, France
  • Town of birth: Paris
  • Country of birth: France
  • AKA: Abou al Moukatel (Low quality a.k.a); Abu-Muqatil al-Tunisi (Low quality a.k.a); Boubaker el Hakim (Good quality a.k.a); Boubakeur El Hakim (Low quality a.k.a); Boubakeur el-Hakim (Good quality a.k.a); Abou Mouqatel (Low quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Syria (country only)
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 29/09/2015
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 13289
  • UN reference number: QDi.375
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0157 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Nationalities
    • The two existing values swapped position: “France, Tunisia” is now “Tunisia, France” — no value was added or removed.
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 03/08/2026 to: 20/08/2026

PETER CHERIF

  • Other information: Member of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) (QDe.129). Convicted in absentia to five years in prison in France in 2012. Sentenced to life imprisonment by a French court on 3 October 2024. Wanted by French authorities as of 2015. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5897329
  • Dobs: 26/08/1982
  • Nationalities: France
  • Town of birth: Paris, 20th district
  • Country of birth: France
  • Address: Al Mukalla Hadramawt province, Yemen
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 29/09/2015
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 13290
  • UN reference number: QDi.376
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0286 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
    • Added: Sentenced to life imprisonment by a French court on 3 October 2024. (sentence inserted)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

ABU UBAYDAH YUSUF AL-ANABI

  • Other information: A leader of the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014). Father’s name is Omar Mebrak. Mother’s name is Zohra Mebrak. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5930738
  • Dobs: 07/02/1969
  • Nationalities: Algeria
  • Town of birth: Annaba
  • Country of birth: Algeria
  • AKA: Abou Obeida Youssef Al-Annabi (Good quality a.k.a); Abu-Ubaydah Yusuf Al-Inabi (Good quality a.k.a); Yazid Mabrak (Low quality a.k.a); Yazid Mebrak (Low quality a.k.a); Youcef Abu Obeida (Low quality a.k.a); Yusuf Abu Ubaydah (Low quality a.k.a); Mebrak Yazid (Low quality a.k.a); Mibrak Yazid (Low quality a.k.a); Yousif Abu Obayda Yazid (Low quality a.k.a); Abou Youcef (Low quality a.k.a)
  • Address: Algeria (country only)
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 29/02/2016
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 13322
  • UN reference number: QDi.389
  • Party Type: Individual
  • Unique ID: AQD0117 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
    • Added: Father’s name is Omar Mebrak. Mother’s name is Zohra Mebrak. (sentence inserted)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

The following entities have been varied and are still subject to the sanctions listed:

OFSI Sanctions Type: Asset freeze, Arms embargo

WAFA HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION

  • Other information: Headquarters was in Kandahar, Afghanistan as at 2001. Wafa was a component of Al-Qaida (QDe.004) in 2001. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities.
  • AKA: Al Wafa; Al Wafa Organization; Wafa Al-Igatha Al-Islamia
  • Address country: United Arab Emirates
  • Address country: Kuwait
  • Address country: Afghanistan
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 06/10/2001
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 6972
  • UN reference number: QDe.015
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0084 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Address country (first and third occurrences)
    • The two existing values swapped position: “Afghanistan” and “United Arab Emirates” changed places (the middle “Kuwait” occurrence is unchanged) — no value was added or removed.
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 03/08/2026 to: 20/08/2026

UMMAH TAMEER E-NAU (UTN)

  • Other information: Its directors included Mahmood Sultan Bashir-Ud-Din (QDi.055). Banned in Pakistan. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5235577
  • Address: Street 13 Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 24/12/2001
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 7530
  • UN reference number: QDe.068
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0083 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 14/08/2026 to: 20/08/2026

AFGHAN SUPPORT COMMITTEE (ASC)

  • Other information: Associated with the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (QDe.070). Abu Bakr al-Jaziri (QDi.058) served as finance chief of ASC. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 8 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5235582
  • AKA: Ahya ul Turas; Jamiat Ayat-ur-Rhas al Islamiac; Jamiat Ihya ul Turath al Islamia; Lajnat ul Masa Eidatul Afghania
  • Address: Cheprahar Hadda Mia Omar Sabaqah School Jalalabad, Afghanistan
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 11/01/2002
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 6940
  • UN reference number: QDe.069
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0004 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Address (second occurrence)
    • Deleted: Headquarters – G.T. Road (probably Grand Trunk Road) near Pushtoon Garhi Pabbi Peshawar, Pakistan (entire second address removed; only the Jalalabad, Afghanistan address remains)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 23/06/2022 to: 20/08/2026

LASHKAR I JHANGVI

  • Other information: Banned in Pakistan. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2161 (2014) was concluded on 23 Dec. 2016. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5282017
  • AKA: LJ
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 03/02/2003
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 7242
  • UN reference number: QDe.096
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0064 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 03/08/2026 to: 20/08/2026

AL-HARAMAIN FOUNDATION (PAKISTAN)

  • Other information: As at late 2025, it was not active and had no structures in Pakistan. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 19 Oct. 2009. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5566695. Islamabad, Pakistan (at time of listing)
  • Address: House #279 Nazimuddin Road F-10/1 Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 26/01/2004
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 7999
  • UN reference number: QDe.104
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0013 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
    • Added: As at late 2025, it was not active and had no structures in Pakistan. (sentence inserted at the start of the field)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 12/01/2022 to: 20/08/2026

ISLAMIC JIHAD GROUP

  • Other information: Founded and led by Najmiddin Kamolitdinovich Jalolov (reportedly deceased) and Suhayl Fatilloevich Buranov (reportedly deceased). Its activities are funded and coordinated by Al-Qaida. Associated with the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (QDe.010) and Emarat Kavkaz (QDe.131). Active in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border area, Central Asia, South Asia region and some European States. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
  • AKA: al-Djihad al-Islami; Dzhamaat Modzhakhedov; Islamic Jihad Group of Uzbekistan; Islamic Jihad Union; Jama’at al-Jihad; Jamaat Mojahedin; Jamiat al-Jihad al-Islami; Jamiyat; Kazakh Jama’at; Libyan Society; Zamaat Modzhakhedov Tsentralnoy Asii
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 01/06/2005
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 8652
  • UN reference number: QDe.119
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0051 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Other information
    • Changed: (deceased) to: (reportedly deceased) — for Najmiddin Kamolitdinovich Jalolov
    • Changed: (deceased). to: (reportedly deceased). — for Suhayl Fatilloevich Buranov
    • Added: Its activities are funded and coordinated by Al-Qaida. (sentence inserted)
    • Deleted: Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 20 May 2010. (no replacement)
    • Changed: INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5278465 to: INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals. (note: the new link points to the “Individuals” version of the INTERPOL notices page rather than “Entities,” as it does for the other entity listings in this notice — reproduced as it appears in the source rather than corrected)
  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 13/01/2022 to: 20/08/2026

AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP)

  • Other information: AQAP is a regional affiliate of Al-Qaida (QDe.004) and an armed group operating primarily in Arabian Peninsula. Location: Yemen. Alternative location: Saudi Arabia (2004 – 2006). Formed in Jan. 2009 when Al-Qaida in Yemen combined with Saudi Arabian Al-Qaida operatives. Leader of AQAP is Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki. Ansar al-Shari’a was formed in early 2011 by AQAP and has taken responsibility for multiple attacks in Yemen against both government and civilian targets. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5282104
  • AKA: Al-Qaida in the South Arabian Peninsula; Al-Qaida in Yemen (AQY); Al-Qaida of Jihad Organization in the Arabian Peninsula; Al-Qaida Organization in the Arabian Peninsula AQAP; Ansar al-Shari’a AAS; AQAP; Tanzim Qa’idat al-Jihad fi Jazirat al-Arab
  • Name (non-Latin script): القاعدة في جزيرة العرب
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 19/01/2010
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 11044
  • UN reference number: QDe.129
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0029 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 03/08/2026 to: 20/08/2026

Mouvement pour l’Unification et le Jihad en Afrique de l’Ouest (MUJAO)

  • Other information: Associated with The Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (QDe.014), Al Mourabitoun (QDe.141), and Mokhtar Belmokhtar (QDi.136). Active in the Sahel/Sahara region. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5282020
  • Name (non-Latin script): حركة التوحيد والجهاد في غرب إفريقيا
  • Address country: Algeria
  • Address country: Mali
  • Designation source: UN
  • Date designated: 05/12/2012
  • Last updated: 20/08/2026
  • OFSI group ID: 12829
  • UN reference number: QDe.134
  • Party Type: Entity
  • Unique ID: AQD0069 | OFSI Regime: Isil (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

List of Changes:

  • Field Name: Last updated
    • Changed: 03/08/2026 to: 20/08/2026

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