AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA
Overview of AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA
| ID | AQD0029 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 |
| Designation Source | UN |
| 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 Qasim Mohamed Mahdi Al-Rimi (QDi.282). 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 |
| Imposed Sanctions | Arms embargo, Asset freeze |
| Last Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| OFSI Group ID | 11044 |
What alternative names has AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA | Primary name | القاعدة في جزيرة العرب | ||
| Al-Qaida in the South Arabian Peninsula | Alias | |||
| Al-Qaida in Yemen (AQY) | Alias | |||
| Al-Qaida of Jihad Organization in the Arabian Peninsula | Alias | |||
| Al-Qaida Organization in the Arabian Peninsula AQAP | Alias | |||
| Ansar al-Shari'a AAS | Alias | |||
| AQAP | Alias | |||
| Tanzim Qa'idat al-Jihad fi Jazirat al-Arab | Alias |
Data Source
- 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. - license: CC0