ANSAR AL-ISLAM
Overview of ANSAR AL-ISLAM
| ID | AQD0032 |
|---|---|
| Sanction Regime | Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 |
| Designation Source | UN |
| Other Information | The founder is Najmuddin Faraj Ahmad (QDi.226). Associated with Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115). Located and primarily active in northern Iraq but maintains a presence in western and central Iraq. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5282119 |
| Imposed Sanctions | Arms embargo, Asset freeze |
| Last Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| OFSI Group ID | 7021 |
What alternative names has ANSAR AL-ISLAM used?
| Name | Title | Name Type | Non-Latin Name | Alias Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSAR AL-ISLAM | Primary name | أنصار الاسلام | ||
| Ansar al-Sunna | Alias | |||
| Ansar al-Sunna Army | Alias | |||
| Devotees of Islam | Alias | |||
| Followers of Islam in Kurdistan | Alias | |||
| Jaish Ansar al-Sunna | Alias | |||
| Jund al-Islam | Alias | |||
| Kurdish Taliban | Alias | |||
| Kurdistan Supporters of Islam | Alias | |||
| Soldiers of God | Alias | |||
| Soldiers of Islam | Alias | |||
| Supporters of Islam in Kurdistan | 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