HAQQANI NETWORK (HQN)

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    IDAFG0003
    Sanction RegimeThe Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
    Designation SourceUN
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    Network of Taliban fighters centered around the border between Khost Province, Afghanistan and North Waziristan, Pakistan. Founded by Jalaluddin Haqqani (TAi.040) and currently headed by his son Sirajuddin Jallaloudine Haqqani (TAi.144). Other listed members include Nasiruddin Haqqani (TAi.146), Sangeen Zadran Sher Mohammad (TAi.152), Abdul Aziz Abbasin (TAi.155), Fazl Rabi (TAi.157), Ahmed Jan Wazir (TAi.159), Bakht Gul (TAi.161), Abdul Rauf Zakir (TAi.164). Responsible for suicide attacks and targeted assassination as well as kidnappings in Kabul and other provinces of Afghanistan. Linked to Al-Qaida (QDe.004), Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (QDe.010), Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (QDe.132), Lashkar I Jhangvi (QDe.096), and Jaish-IMohammed (QDe.019). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities.

    Imposed SanctionsAsset freeze
    Last UpdatedJan 12, 2022
    OFSI Group ID12811

    What alternative names has HAQQANI NETWORK (HQN) used?

    NameTitleName TypeNon-Latin NameAlias Strength
    HAQQANI NETWORK (HQN)Primary Nameشبکه حقانی

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    • The UK Sanctions List
      A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.
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