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ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)

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    • Overview of ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)

    IDAQD0365
    Sanction RegimeIsil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
    Designation SourceUN
    Other Information

    Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities

    Imposed SanctionsArms embargo, Asset freeze, Travel Ban
    Last UpdatedJan 13, 2022
    OFSI Group ID13826

    What alternative names has ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) used?

    NameTitleName TypeNon-Latin NameAlias Strength
    ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)Primary name
    Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - West Africa (ISIL-WA)Alias
    Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - West Africa (ISIS-WA)Alias
    Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)Alias
    Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - West AfricaAlias

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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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