Description

Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amends five entries on its sanctions list affecting assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo provisions.

Summary

The Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida has amended five entries on its sanctions list on August 22, 2025. These amendments affect individuals and entities subject to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo under Security Council resolution 2734 (2024).

Key Points

  • Five entries amended on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List
  • Amendments effective August 22, 2025
  • Sanctions include assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo
  • Updates relate to Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 implementation
  • Two specific individuals detailed: Ibrahim Ali Abu Bakr Tantoush and Al-Azhar Ben Khalifa Ben Ahmed Rouine

Regulatory Changes

  • Updated information for sanctioned individuals including aliases, passport details, and addresses
  • Enhanced identification details including original script names
  • Updated review status pursuant to Security Council resolutions
  • Addition of INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web links

Compliance Requirements

  • Financial institutions must freeze assets of listed individuals and entities
  • Travel ban enforcement for listed individuals
  • Arms embargo compliance
  • Enhanced due diligence for name variations and aliases
  • Regular monitoring of sanctions list updates

Important Dates

  • August 22, 2025: Effective date of sanctions list amendments
  • August 28, 2025: BSE circular publication date

Impact Assessment

The amendments strengthen India’s compliance with international sanctions regime under UAPA provisions. Market participants must ensure robust screening systems to identify sanctioned individuals and entities. While direct market impact is limited, non-compliance could result in regulatory action and reputational risks for financial institutions.

Impact Justification

High importance due to mandatory compliance with UN sanctions and UAPA requirements; medium market impact as it affects specific sanctioned individuals rather than broad market operations