Description

Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amends five entries on its sanctions list with updated information for individuals subject to asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.

Summary

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

Key Points

  • Five entries on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List have been amended
  • Amendments include updates to personal information, passport details, and addresses
  • All listed individuals remain subject to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo
  • Updates include current location information and legal case status
  • INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notices remain active for listed individuals

Regulatory Changes

  • Updated information for QDi.057 Ibrahim Ali Abu Bakr Tantoush including current address in Tripoli, Libya (as at Feb. 2014) and Afghanistan (as at June 2014)
  • Updated information for QDi.150 Al-Azhar Ben Khalifa Ben Ahmed Rouine including legal case status and imprisonment details
  • All amendments maintain the individuals’ designation under Chapter VII of the UN Charter
  • Sanctions measures under Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) continue to apply

Compliance Requirements

  • Financial institutions and entities must ensure continued compliance with asset freeze measures for all amended entries
  • Travel restrictions must be enforced for listed individuals
  • Arms embargo provisions must be maintained
  • Updated information should be incorporated into compliance screening systems
  • Regular monitoring of the sanctions list for future updates required

Important Dates

  • August 22, 2025: Date of amendments to sanctions list entries
  • Various review dates: Ongoing reviews pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1822 (2008) and 2368 (2017)
  • Previous amendment dates range from 2002 to 2025 showing ongoing monitoring

Impact Assessment

  • Direct impact on compliance procedures for financial institutions and regulated entities
  • Enhanced due diligence requirements for customer screening and transaction monitoring
  • Potential operational impact on entities that may have inadvertent connections to listed individuals
  • Reinforces importance of robust AML/CFT compliance frameworks
  • Minimal direct market impact but significant regulatory compliance implications

Impact Justification

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