Mr. Sanctions

Category: Global Affairs Canada (Canada)

  • September 10, 2026: Canada announces week-old sanctions on Russia?

    On September 10, 2026, Canada announced new sanctions against eight individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The new measures entered into force on September 4, 2026. See the news release.

    The specific prohibitions are set out in the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. 

    Please note that the amendments above must be reviewed in tandem with the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

    For further information regarding Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia, please visit the Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia.

    So, no, the designations are not 6 days old – just the change to the regulations.

    Here are the added persons from the Regulations:

    Amendment

    1 Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations1 is amended by adding the following in numerical order:

    1. Denis Sergeyevich CHERNOBAY (born on August 7, 2002)
    2. Grigory Alexandrovich GUROV (born on October 31, 1985)
    3. Vladimir Viktorovich KHROMOV (born on August 15, 1977)
    4. Alexandra Dmitrievna KULGINA (born on February 16, 2001)
    5. Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich KURENKOV (born on June 2, 1972)
    6. Elena Igorevna MILSKAYA (born on December 20, 1980)
    7. Artur Valeriyevich ORLOV (born on March 15, 1989)
    8. Vitaliy Aleksandrovich SUK (born on March 12, 1970)

    Here’s the news release:

    Canada and Ukraine to scale up drone production, build up Canada’s defence industries, and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine

    September 10, 2026

    Calgary, Alberta

    Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion over four years ago, Ukraine is, once again, at the frontline of the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. Ukrainians have defended their territory, identity, and way of life – and Canada has been consistent and relentless in our support. At this crucial moment in the war, where Ukraine continues to innovate and strengthen, Canada is ready to do more.

    To this end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Canada this week to forge a new chapter in the Canada-Ukraine partnership. The leaders announced a series of new initiatives to bolster Canada’s sovereign drone capabilities, expand co-production with Ukraine, and establish long-term cooperation on defence and security.

    First, to accelerate Canada’s own production capabilities, Prime Minister Carney today announced the creation of the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace (DDIM) Supply Arrangement. This national digital drone marketplace will connect operators and end-users to this Canadian defence ecosystem – accelerating the discovery, acquisition, and fielding of uncrewed and counter-uncrewed capabilities. This system, modelled after Ukraine’s world-leading Brave1, will ensure the reliable, rapid, and continuous supply of drones for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard. Canada’s Allies and partners will have privileged access to nearly 400 trusted Canadian suppliers.

    Canada has awarded initial contracts worth up to $50 million that will increase the number of drones currently deployed by the Canadian Armed Forces tenfold. This is merely the first step toward our goal of ensuring Canadian industry has the capacity – the factories, supply chains, and key components – to produce millions of drones over the next two years. Additionally, these procurements put Canada’s Build-Partner-Buy approach into action – drawing on Canadian capabilities, partnering with trusted Allies and partners, and ensuring that defence investments deliver benefits for Canadians. The contracts will require training, maintenance, repair, configuration, and sustainment to take place in Canada, supporting Canadian jobs and expertise and strengthening our ability to maintain critical defence capabilities across Canada. For these initial contracts, Canada will work with the following suppliers to procure intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones as well as uncrewed ground vehicles (UGV):

    • Beonyx (Québec)
      • Canadian designed, owned, and manufactured system with engineering, support, assembly, and manufacturing conducted in Canada, primarily in Québec, representing a fully Canadian UGV solution.
    • AVSS (New Brunswick and Ontario)
      • Manufacturing and assembly take place in Ontario. The majority of major components, software, electronics, sensors, and support systems are sourced from Canada.
    • Volatus Aerospace (Québec with partners in the United Kingdom)
      • This Montréal-based manufactured platform features Canadian support and sustainment. Volatus provides Canadian contract management, logistics, customer support, training, and lifecycle sustainment services.
    • Twenty20 Insight Inc. (Ontario)
      • UK-designed and manufactured platform with Canadian service delivery. Twenty20 Insight provides Canadian contract management, systems engineering, training, documentation, customer support, configuration management, and sustainment activities.
    • Draganfly (Saskatchewan)
      • Established Canadian engineering, manufacturing, integration, training, and sustainment capabilities, with production and ongoing product development in Canada. The proposed platform is based on proven Australian technology, with Canadian production under licence.
    • Objexis AI (Ontario)
      • Canadian-designed and built platform with Canadian-owned IP, software, avionics, mission systems, and integration conducted primarily in Canada, supporting domestic defence innovation and advanced manufacturing.

    Second, the Prime Minister and President underlined the new partnership between General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada and the Ukrainian company Green Tech Harvest, which will develop and produce critical drones and drone-related technologies. This partnership – building on the partnership between Airlogix LLC and Sentinel Research & Development announced in May – will expand Canadian and Ukrainian collaboration on every aspect of drone production, from the critical metals and minerals to engineering. It will leverage Canadian manufacturing to respond to Ukraine’s critical defence needs, while supporting hundreds of good jobs in Canada, and will unlock new opportunities in the skilled trades, engineering, and computer science sectors. With other partnerships in negotiations, Canada is scaling up our defence industries to defend Canada and be a reliable partner.

    Third, Canada and Ukraine are forging a long term, government to government, partnership to jointly produce uncrewed systems, counter-drone technologies, and priority munitions – combining Ukrainian battlefield experience with Canadian manufacturing, software, and AI.

    Building on Canada’s support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Prime Minister Carney today announced a series of additional investments to bolster Ukraine’s defence and long-term security:

    • Approximately $350 million to deliver critical air defence interceptors through the United States’ Joint Ukraine Multinational Program – Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART). This mechanism leverages financial donations from Allies to aid Ukraine in addressing its evolving defence needs, including procuring critical equipment.
    • Nearly $23 million in funding to bolster the capabilities of Ukraine’s security architecture – helping detect, prevent, and respond to hybrid threats to civilian safety. This includes both support for Ukraine’s police, national guard, military, and frontline communities affected by Russia’s aggression, as well as funding to combat threats and disinformation.

    As Ukraine heads into another winter, continued Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure threaten the essential services Ukrainians rely on. To help Ukraine repair and strengthen its energy infrastructure, Canada is:

    • Providing nearly $435 million in new loan guarantees to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support energy security, including winter gas purchases and secondary energy generators to produce electricity during shortages.
    • Allocating $200 million in concessional loans through Export Development Canada to support Ukraine’s reconstruction. It will help Ukraine repair critical infrastructure by enabling Canadian companies to support critical projects.
    • Providing an additional $10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, for a total of $100 million, to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including the procurement and delivery of critical energy equipment to improve the resilience of Ukrainians to energy shocks.
    • Providing $2 million to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Joint Work Programme to support Ukraine’s Energy Resource Development. This funding will strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience, provide regulatory support, and advance clean energy projects.

    Russia’s war has taken an enormous toll on the Ukrainians, who have fought to defend their country. To support the implementation of Ukraine’s National Veteran Strategy, Canada is leading the design of a multi-donor pooled funding initiative supporting veterans and their families. Canada will provide up to $40.1 million to help Ukrainian veterans recover, rehabilitate, and transition to civilian life.

    As Russia’s war continues, thousands of Ukrainian children remain separated from their families and communities after being unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred by Russia. As co-chair with Ukraine of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Canada is committed to facilitating their immediate and unconditional return and supporting their reintegration and rehabilitation once they are home. To advance these efforts, Canada is announcing:

    • Up to $6 million to support Ukraine’s efforts to return and reintegrate Ukrainian children unlawfully deported and forcibly transferred by Russia, including support for tracing and verification, rehabilitation, reintegration, and community-based services.
    • New sanctions on eight individuals who have engaged in violation of Ukrainian children’s rights, including their unlawful deportation and forcible transfer, and their exposure to indoctrination and militarisation.

    The leaders additionally announced a Canada-Ukraine critical minerals initiative to support joint research, bolster Ukraine’s economy and reconstruction by identifying new mineral opportunities, and help develop critical mineral production in Ukraine.

    Finally, the leaders signed two declarations and issued a joint statement. The first declaration, the Canada-Ukraine Declaration for a 100-Year Partnership, along with the joint statement, establishes a new roadmap which will bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership between Canada and Ukraine. The new partnership will focus on defence innovation and cooperation, economic growth, trade and reconstruction, and people-to-people ties – underpinned by unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term Euro-Atlantic integration. The partnership will extend to economic collaboration and areas where Canadian know-how can best be utilised. The second declaration, the Joint Declaration on Enhancement of the Defence and Security Cooperation between Ukraine and Canada, establishes a long-term defence partnership centred on defence industrial cooperation in cutting-edge technologies, co-development and co-production of defence equipment, and information sharing.

    With the investments announced today, Canada’s total commitments of multifaceted assistance for Ukraine have now reached over $26 billion since 2022. Canada has consistently been among the largest contributors to Ukraine’s defence, recovery, and reconstruction. Canada continues to work toward securing a just and lasting peace that reunites children with their families, fortifies Ukraine’s forces, builds prosperity for the Ukrainian people, and deters Russia from ever again threatening the peace and security of Ukraine or Europe.

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    “Canada is, has, and always will be a steadfast ally in Ukraine’s relentless pursuit of freedom. Today, Canada and Ukraine forged a new partnership which will equip the Canadian Armed Forces with world-leading drone capabilities, create jobs across Canada, and support Ukraine as they fight to achieve a just and lasting peace. Ukraine’s fight is our fight, their struggle is our cause, and their independence will be our victory.”

    The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

    Quick facts

    • This is President Zelenskyy’s fifth visit to Canada – and his third meeting with Prime Minister Carney on Canadian soil.
    • Since launching the Defence Drone Initiative in July, the government has now gone from project launch to first contract in 50 days.
    • Canada has stood with Ukraine from the beginning. Following Russia’s illegal attempted annexation of Crimea in 2014, Canada launched Operation UNIFIER at the request of the Ukrainian government, and our military support has continued to expand since then. In February, we extended Operation UNIFIER by an additional three years, to 2029, ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces can continue providing military training and capacity-building support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
    • Today’s JUMPSTART donation builds upon Canada’s prior donation of a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), as well as over $1.2 billion in Canadian investments in priority air defence initiatives, including:
      • $1.18 billion to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
      • $76 million to Germany’s Enduring Action on Air Defence (EAAD).
      • $33 million to the United Kingdom’s Air Defence Consortium.
    • As the nature of war rapidly evolves – driven by the proliferation of drones, autonomous systems, and weapons in orbit – and the possibility of conflict comes closer to our borders, Canada’s drone capability is more crucial than ever before. As partners, Canada benefits from Ukraine’s unique operational expertise in this area.
      • For Canada, uncrewed systems are a key sovereign capability enabling persistent surveillance, force protection, precision effects, contested logistics, and maritime and Arctic awareness. The DDIM will help rapidly field, sustain, and modernise these systems at scale.
      • Ukraine has employed drones at scale for reconnaissance, precision strikes, logistics, mine-laying, electronic warfare, and counter-drone operations, demonstrating how relatively low-cost uncrewed systems can deliver disproportionate effects and reshape modern warfare.
      • Collaboration between Canadian and Ukrainian companies benefits both countries by supporting the development and production of critical technologies, strengthening industrial resilience, and fostering opportunities for innovation and cooperation.
    • Since 2022, Canada has committed over $26 billion in economic, military, humanitarian, development, security, stabilisation, and immigration assistance to support Ukraine and its people.
      • Canada’s support has included direct financial assistance, military assistance, recovery and reconstruction support, humanitarian assistance, peace and stabilisation programming, and measures to help repair and strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
    • As co-chair of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children since 2024, Canada has been working with Ukraine, Norway, European partners, and the United States to secure the immediate and unconditional return of Ukrainian children – in line with international humanitarian law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
    • Since 2014, Canada has imposed extensive economic measures on Russia, including sanctions against more than 3,500 individuals and entities, under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) in response to Russia’s violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty. This includes imposing sanctions against those involved in violations of Ukrainian children’s rights.

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  • September 8, 2026: just like me, it takes Global Affairs Canada till this morning to catch up…

    On September 4, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended 2 entries on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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  • September 1, 2026: Global Affairs Canada clarifies June Russian-origin goods prohibitions

    Global Affairs Canada has received reports of complications related to the importation into Canada of goods of Russian origin that are listed in Schedule 13 of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the Russia Regulations), including when such goods are shipped from third countries. 
     
    The prohibitions on importing the revenue-generating goods listed in Schedule 13 entered into force on June 13, 2025 as part of broader amendments to the Russia Regulations. 
     
    In some cases, during the customs process in Canada, goods were identified as Russian origin and were subsequently detained by CBSA. In others, customs brokers and/or vendors advised Canadian customers of the prohibition before the purchase was completed.  
     
    Non-Canadian vendors outside Canada are not subject to Canada’s sanctions regime. Responsibility for complying with Canada’s sanctions regulations rests with persons (individuals or entities) in Canada and Canadian persons outside Canada, including when importing goods from countries not directly subject to sanctions.
     
    Global Affairs Canada recommends that stakeholders seeking to import goods confirm, prior to purchase, whether the goods are prohibited under the Canada’s sanctions regime and verify the origin of the goods with the vendor.
     
    As each circumstance is specific and may engage sanctions obligations in a different way, it is important to carefully review the applicable sanctions regulations before undertaking any activity. Global Affairs Canada does not provide legal advice to the public and is unable to confirm if a particular activity or transaction is permitted under Canadian sanctions. Persons in Canada and Canadian persons outside Canada should therefore ensure compliance with Canadian sanctions, including by consulting private legal counsel, as required.
     
    For more information and guidance on import and export prohibitions related to Canada’s sanctions, see Canadian sanctions – Export and import restrictions.
     
    For export controls information, please consult the Export controls webpage.

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  • August 19, 2026: Canada catches up to UNSC ISIL & Al-Qaida changes

    On August 18, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended 21 entries on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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  • August 17, 2026: Canada’s turn…

    On August 14, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended four entries on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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  • August 14, 2026: Canada adds 5 people to Iran SEMA sanctions

    On August 14, 2026, Canada announced new sanctions against five individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. The new measures entered into force on August 14, 2026. See the news release.

    The specific prohibitions are set out in the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. 

    Please note that the amendments above must be reviewed in tandem with the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

    For further information regarding Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia, please visit the Canadian Sanctions Related to Iran.

    Here’s the Regulation:

    Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations

    Whereas the Governor in Council is of the opinion that the actions of the Islamic Republic of Iran constitute a grave breach of international peace and security that has resulted or is likely to result in a serious international crisis;

    Therefore, Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations under paragraph 4(1)(a)a and subsections 4(1.1)b, (2)c and (3) of the Special Economic Measures Actd.

    a S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 438(1)

    b S.C. 2017, c. 21, s. 17(2)

    c S.C. 2023, c. 26, ss. 254(2) to (4)

    d S.C. 1992, c. 17

    Amendment

    1 Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations1 is amended by adding the following in numerical order:

    1. Ali Abdollahi (born in 1959) (also known as Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi)
    2. Ebrahim Zolfaghari
    3. Ebrahim Azizi (born on June 22, 1963)
    4. Hamid Hosseini
    5. Shahram Irani (born in 1967)

    Application Before Publication

    2 For the purpose of paragraph 11(2)(a) of the Statutory Instruments Act, these Regulations apply according to their terms before they are published in the Canada Gazette.

    Coming into Force

    3 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.

    1 SOR/2010-165

    Mr. Sanctions’ Note: Why bother listing parties if all you’re going to provide is the name? How do you expect people to resolve matches? Or is this just performative? Just sayin’

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  • August 13/14, 2026: UN amends 4 under ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida program – and Canada follows right behind

    The UN notice:

    The United Nations Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch (the Secretariat) conveys updates to the Committees’ lists and to the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List, to States, regional and sub-regional organizations, and private entities/individuals by e-mail after updates are made to the Lists. At this time, not all documents are available in all languages.

    The updates to the list mentioned in the subject above were made on 13 August 2026.  

    To this effect, please see the United Nations Security Council Press Release.

    Please see the note verbale addressed to Permanent Representatives and Observers to the United Nations in New York conveying the changes made.

    An updated version of the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is accessible in XML and HTML formats in all United Nations official languages at the following URL: United Nations Security Council Consolidated List | Security Council

    A log of all updates to the list since 2018, regardless of mechanism, can be found here:https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/list-updates-unsc-consolidated-list

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    The note verbale:

    SCA 2 26 (09) Amendments to Four EntriesDownload

    and the press release:

    SC/16432

    13 August 2026

    Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Four Entries on Its Sanctions List

    On 13 August 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al‑Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entries below on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

    A. Individuals

    QDi.001 Name: 1: MOHAMMED 2: SALAHALDIN 3: ABD EL HALIM 4: ZIDANE
    Name (original script): محمد صلاح الدين عبدالحليم زيدان
    Title: na Designation: na DOB: 11 Apr. 1963 POB: Monufia Governate, Egypt  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Sayf-Al Adl (DOB: 11 Apr. 1963. POB: Monufia Governorate, Egypt. Nationality: Egypt. In Arabic: سيف العدل ) b) Muhamad Ibrahim Makkawi (DOB: a) 11 Apr. 1960 b) 11 Apr. 1963. POB: Egypt. Nationality: Egypt)  Low quality a.k.a.: a) Ibrahim al-Madani b) Saif Al-‘Adil c) Seif al Adel  d) Salem al-Sharif (سالم الشريف)   e)  Hazem al-Madani  f)  Aber Sabil  g)  Muhannad Salem  h)  Abu Khaled al-San’ani  Nationality: Egypt Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 25 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 16 Dec. 2010, 24 Jul. 2013, 15 Feb. 2017, 29 Mar. 2019, 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 13 Aug. 2026 )  Other information: Responsible for Usama bin Laden’s (deceased) security. Hair: Dark. Eyes: Dark. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 15 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 February 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

    QDi.261 Name: 1: ADEM 2: YILMAZ 3: na 4: na
    Title: na Designation: na DOB: 4 Nov. 1978 POB: Bayburt, Türkiye Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Talha Nationality: Türkiye Passport no: Türkiye number TR-P 614 166 (issued by the Turkish Consulate General in Frankfurt/M. on 22 Mar. 2006, expired on 15 Sep. 2009.)  National identification no: na Address: a) Südliche Ringstrasse 133, Langen, 63225, Germany (previous address) b) Atalar Neighborhood Aslı Street 24/5, 34860 Kartal, Istanbul Türkiye c) Atalar Mahallesi, Atalar mahallesi aslı sokak no 24/5, 34862 Kartal İstanbul, Türkiye Listed on: 27 Oct. 2008 ( amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 6 Dec. 2019, 30 Oct. 2023, 14 Dec. 2023, 13 Aug. 2026 )  Other information: Associated with the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), also known as the Islamic Jihad Group (QDe.119). Deported from Germany to Türkiye in February 2019. Ongoing judicial process as of November 2023. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 30 October 2023. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

    QDi.338 Name: 1: SHAFI 2: SULTAN 3: MOHAMMED SULTAN 4: AL-AJMI
    Original script: شافي سلطان محمد سلطان العجمي
    Title: Doctor  Designation: na DOB: 1 Jan. 1973 POB: Warah, Kuwait  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Shafi al-Ajmi b) Sheikh Shafi al-Ajmi c) Shafi S. M. S. Alajmi Low quality a.k.a.: Shaykh Abu-SultanNationality: Kuwait Passport no: a) Kuwait 03111298  b) Kuwait 003111298, issued in Kuwait on 16 September 2010, expired 15 September 2020 in the name of Shafi S M S Alajmi, Arabic script شافي سلطان محمد سلطان العجمي   c) 0216155930 National identification no: naKuwait 273010101204  Address: Area 3, Street 327, Building 41, Al-Uqaylah, Kuwait  Listed on: 23 Sep. 2014 ( amended on 24 Nov. 2020, 22 Aug. 2025, 13 Aug. 2026)  Other information: Fundraiser for Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (formerly listed). In November 2023, he was released from prison in Kuwait as part of the Special Amiri Decree Pardon No. 225/2023. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

    B. Entities

    QDe.068 Name: UMMAH TAMEER E-NAU (UTN)
    A.k.a.: ` na F.k.a.: na Address: a) Street 13, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan b) Pakistan Listed on: 24 Dec. 2001 ( amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 15 Nov. 2021, 13 Aug. 2026) Other information: Its directors included Mahmood Sultan Bashir-Ud-Din (QDi.055), Majeed Abdul Chaudhry (QDi.054) and Mohammed Tufail (QDi.056). Banned in Pakistan. 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 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities.

    In accordance with paragraph 61 of resolution 2734 (2024), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries.

    The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations. An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list.

    The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

    and, today, we got a notice that Canada was implementing these changes, too:

    On August 13, 2026, the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amended four entries on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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  • August 10, 2026: Canada adds defence firm to SEMA Russia sanctions

    On August 10, 2026, Canada announced new sanctions against Streit Group, a defence manufacturing company, under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The new measures entered into force on August 6, 2026. See the news release.

    The specific prohibitions are set out in Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. 

    Please note that the amendments above must be reviewed in tandem with the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

    For further information regarding Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia, please visit the Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia.

    Here’s that press release:

    Minister Anand announces sanctions against defence manufacturing company

    From: Global Affairs Canada

    News release

    August 10, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

    Streit Group is a defence manufacturer that produces armoured vehicles and other military equipment. Canada is sanctioning this company following multiple credible reports confirming that armoured vehicles they manufactured have been used by the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia), which is involved in Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

    With a history of supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex by supplying Russian entities with defence products, Streit Group continues to feed Russia’s war machine and the Putin regime’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine. The sanctions announced today will reduce Russia’s military capabilities in its war against Ukraine by disrupting and hindering Streit Group’s capacity to supply military technology and equipment to Russia. 

    Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and people, who continue to defend their country and their rights in the face of Russia’s brutal aggression.

    Quick facts

    • By sanctioning Streit Group, Canada is aligning with similar measures taken by Ukraine in 2023, and by the European Union and Switzerland in 2025.
    • Since 2014, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 3,500 individuals and entities that are complicit in the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and in gross and systematic human rights violations.

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  • July 30/31, 2026: UNSC amends 5 Taliban listings – and Canada follows suit

    First, the UN 1988 Committee yesterday:

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    The updates mentioned in the subject above were made on 30 July 2026.  

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    The note verbale:

    NV SCA 14 26 (06) Amendments to 5 individuals_30Jul26Download

    and the PR:

    Security Council Sanctions Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 1988 (2011) Amends Five Names on Its Sanctions List

    On 30 July 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entries below on its 1988 List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2816 (2026), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

    A. Individuals

    TAi.044 Name: 1: HAMDULLAH 2: NOMANI 3: na 4: na
    Name (original script): حمد الله نعمانى
    Title: Maulavi  Designation: a) Minister of Higher Education under the Taliban regime (1996-2001)b) Mayor of Kabul City under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1968 b) 28 Aug. 1965 POB: a) Sipayaw village, Andar District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan b) Ghazni, Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: HAMDULLAH NUMANI Low quality a.k.a.: naNationality: Afghanistan Passport no: Afghanistan number D0010694, issued on 7 Apr. 2026, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 7 Apr. 2031 (Name in Latin script: HAMDULLAH NUMANI)  National identification no: na Address: na Kabul, Afghanistan Listed on: 23 Feb. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 3 Oct. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Member of the Taliban Supreme Council. Believed to be in Afghanistan/Pakistan border area. Height 174 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25939.

    TAi.082 Name: 1: ABDUL-HAQ 2: WASSIQ 3: na 4: na
    Name (original script): عبد الحق وثيق
    Title: Maulavi  Designation: Deputy Minister of Security (Intelligence) under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) 1971 b) Approximately 1975 c) 20 Sep. 1968 POB: a)Gharib village, Khogyani District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan b) Ghazni, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abdul-Haq Wasseqb) Abdul Haq Wasiq c) ABDULHAQ WASEEQ Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0009755, issued on 23 Oct. 2021, expires 23 Oct. 2026 (Name in Latin script: Abdulhaq Waseeq) b) Afghanistan number D0010689, issued on 29 Mar. 2026, expires 29 Mar. 2031 (Name in Latin script: Abdulhaq Waseeq, name in original script: عبد الحق وثيق)   National identification no: na Address: Afghanistan  Listed on: 31 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 3 Oct. 2008, 29 Nov. 2011, 31 Dec. 2013, 11 Feb. 2014, 7 Sep. 2016, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Height 168 cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 27 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-25979.

    TAi.110 Name: 1: NOOR MOHAMMAD 2: SAQIB 3: na 4: na
    Name (original script): نور محمد ثاقب
    Title: na Designation: Chief Justice of Supreme Court under the Taliban regime (1996-2001) DOB: a) Approximately 1958 b) 18 Sep. 1963 c) 19 Oct. 1962 POB: a) Bagrami District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan b) Tarakhel area, Deh Sabz District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan c) Kabul, AfghanistanGood quality a.k.a.: NOOR MOHAMMED SAQEB (name in original script: نور محمد ثاقب)  Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0009914, issued on 10 May 2022, issued in Afghanistan, expires 10 May 2027 (Name in Latin script: Noor Mohammed Saqeb; name original script: نورمحمد ثاقب) b) Afghanistan number P09305451, issued on 29 April 2025, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 29 Apr. 2030, (DOB 19 Oct. 1962 180 cm Name in Latin script: Noor Mohammed Saqeb; name original script: نورمحمد ثاقب)  National identification no: na 544311Address: Kabul, Afghanistan  Listed on: 25 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 3 Sep. 2003, 21 Sep. 2007, 29 Nov. 2011, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Member of Taliban Supreme Council and Head of Taliban Religious Committee. Belongs to Ahmadzai tribe. Height 175 cm or 180 cm.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 23 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-26129.

    TAi.144 Name: 1: SIRAJUDDIN 2: JALLALOUDINE 3: HAQQANI 4: na
    Name (original script): سراج الدين جلال الدين حقانى
    Title: na Designation: Na’ib Amir (Deputy Commander) (1996-2001) DOB: a) Between 1977 and 1978 (Approximately) b) 30 Dec. 1981 POB: a) Danda, Miramshah, North Waziristan, Pakistan b) Khost province, Afghanistan c) Neka district, Paktika province, Afghanistan d) Srana village, Garda Saray district, Paktia province, Afghanistan e) Paktia, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Siraj Haqqanib) Serajuddin Haqani c) Siraj Haqani d) Saraj Haqani e) ABDUL SATAR ABDULLAH Low quality a.k.a.: Khalifa Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number P00032260, issued on 30 Jun. 2022, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 30 Jun. 2032 (Name in Latin script: Abdul Satar Abdullah) b) Afghanistan number D0010367, issued on 18 May 2024, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, expires 18 May 2029 (Name in Latin script: Sirajuddin Haqqani) c) Afghanistan number P05076602, issued on 5 May 2026, expires 5 May 2036  National identification no: na Address: Kabul, Afghanistan  Listed on: 13 Sep. 2007 ( amended on 22 Apr. 2013, 10 Mar. 2026, 28 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026)  Other information: Heading the Haqqani Network (TAe.012) as of late 2012. Son of Jalaluddin Haqqani (TAi.040). Belongs to Sultan Khel section, Zadran tribe of Garda Saray of Paktia province, Afghanistan. Height 187 cm or 180cm. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 27 Jul. 2010. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:  https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2007-44300.

    TAi.147 Name: 1: GUL 2: AGHA 3: ISHAKZAI 4: na
    Name (original script): كُل آغا اسحاقزی
    Title: na Designation: na DOB: a) Approximately 1972 b) 27 Jul. 1976 POB: Band-e Temur, Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mullah Gul Agha b) Mullah Gul Agha Akhund c) HIDAYATULLAH BADRI d) HEDAYATULLAH HEDAYAT e) HEDAYATULLAH BADRI (name in original script: هدایت الله بدري)  Low quality a.k.a.: a) Hidayatullah b) Haji Hidayatullah c) HayadatullahNationality: Afghanistan Passport no: a) Afghanistan number D0010408, issued on 26 Aug. 2024, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan (Name in Latin script: Hedayatullah Badri; name in original script: هدایت الله بدري; expires 26 Aug. 2029) b) Afghanistan number P03318995, issued on 29 Jul. 2020 (Name in Latin script: Hedayatullah Hedayat, expires 29 Jul. 2025) c) Afghanistan number D0010006, issued on 28 Sep. 2022, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan (expires 28 Sep. 2027) National identification no: naAddress: Ibni-Sina Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan  Listed on: 20 Jul. 2010 ( amended on 29 Nov. 2011, 31 Dec. 2013, 10 Mar. 2026, 13 Apr. 2026, 30 Jul. 2026 )  Other information: Head of Taliban Financial Commission as at mid-2013. Associated with Mullah Mohammed Omar (TAi.004). Served as Omar’s principal finance officer and one of his closest advisors. Belongs to Ishaqzai tribe. Height: 156 cm. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

    The 1988 Sanctions List is updated regularly on the basis of relevant information provided by Member States and international and regional organizations.  An updated List is accessible on the 1988 Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1988/materials.

    The United Nations Security Council Consolidated List is also updated following all changes made to the 1988 Sanctions List.  An updated version of the Consolidated List is accessible via the following URL:  https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list.

    and the Canadian notice this morning:

    On July 30, 2026, the UN Security Council Taliban Sanctions Committee amended five names on its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Taliban, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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  • July 27, 2026: Canada incorporates UN’s Libya sanctions addition

    On July 22, 2026, the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning Libya added one vessel to its sanctions list. For more information, consult the Press Release.

    This amendment takes effect immediately under Canadian sanctions legislation, pursuant to the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions and Imposing Special Economic Measures on Libya.

    For further information on UN Security Council sanctions list, consult:

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