JAMA'ATU ANSARIL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN
Counter-sanctioned entityNigeria. Named in 26 sanctions listings.
Summary
Foreign designating authority (Hebrew): האומות המאוחדות
Foreign designation date as published: 2014-06-26
QDe.142. Terrorist and paramilitary group established in 2012 and operating in Nigeria. Associated with the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) and Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QDi322). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 30 October 2023.
Terrorist and paramilitary group established in 2012 and operating in Nigeria. Associated with the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) and Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QDi322). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities.
(a) Group established in 2012; (b) Operates in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 26.6.2014
(also JAMA'ATU ANSARIL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN, VANGUARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MUSLIMS IN BLACK AFRICA, ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN, JAMA'ATU ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS-SUDAN)
Terrorist and paramilitary group established in 2012 and operating in Nigeria. Associated with the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) and Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QDi322). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 30 October 2023. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link available.
Foreign designating authority (English): United Nations
Terrorist and paramilitary group established in 2012 and operating in Nigeria. Associated with the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) and Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QDi322) INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice:
62 Adı: ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN Adının Orijinal Dilde Yazımı: Kullandığı Diğer Adlar: a) Ansaru b) Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan c) Jama'atu Ansaril Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan (JAMBS) d) Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis-Sudan (JAMBS) e) Jamma’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis-Sudan (JAMBS) f) Vanguards for the Protection of Muslims in Black Africa g) Vanguard for the Protection of Muslims in Black Africa Bilinen Eski Adı: - Adres: Nijerya Diğer Bilgiler:2012 yılında kurulan ve Nijerya’da faaliyet gösteren terörist ve paramiliter gruptur. İslami Mağrip içerisindeki El Kaide Örgütü (AQIM) (QE.T.14.01), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QE.B.138.14) ve Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QI.S.322.14) ile bağlantılıdır.
Terrorist and paramilitary group established in 2012 and operating in Nigeria. Associated with the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014), Jamaatu Ahlis Sunna LiddaAwati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) and Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QDi322). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019
Groupe terroriste et paramilitaire établi en 2012 et opérant au Nigéria. Associé à l'Organisation d'Al-Qaida au Maghreb islamique (AQMI), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) et Abubakar Mohammed Shekau
(UE) 735/2014 du 04/07/2014 (ONU Al Qaeda Etat - Islamique - RCSNU 1267 (1999) et R (UE) 881/2002 ) (FondementJuridique: 575)
2012年に結成されたテロリスト・準軍事的集団であり、ナイジェリアで活動している。イスラム・マグレブ諸国のアル・カーイダ組織(AQIM)(173.に指定した団体)、ジャマトゥ・アフリス・スンナ・リッダァワティ・ワル・ジハード(ボコ・ハラム)(645.で指定した団体)及びアブバカル・モハンメド・シェカウ(649.で指定した個人)と連携している。国連安全保障理事会決議第2368号(2017年)に基づく見直しは2019年12月4日に終了した。国連安全保障理事会決議第2610号(2021年)に基づく見直しは2023年10月30日に終了した。同団体に対するインターポール(国際刑事警察機構)・国連安全保障理事会特別手配書のウェブ・リンク:
The Nigerian Government on 24th May 2013 proscribed Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (ANSARU) as a terrorist group. ANSARU (QDe.142) has been designated by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group. ANSARU has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ANSARU is associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). ANSARU was formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) the group has committed several terrorist attacks in Nigeria. ANSARU was formed in 2012 as a breakaway Boko Haram faction. Boko Haram and ANSARU were proscribed by the same order in Nigeria in May 2013. In 2022, ANSARU reconfirmed its allegiance to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). In January 2013, for example, ANSARU claimed responsibility for an attack on a Nigerian military convoy travelling to a peacekeeping mission in Mali. ANSARU was listed by the United Nations on 26 June 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 4 of resolution 2161 (2014) as being associated with Al-Qaida for “participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of” the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014). In June 2022, A report released by the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives’ Union (BEPU) has revealed that ANSARU terrorists have banned political activities in the Eastern part of Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. On April 4th, 2022, ANSARU attacked a military base at Polewire in Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State, killing 17 soldiers and injuring 40 others, after a fierce gun battle between both parties. On 7th August 2020, ANSARU claimed that its men were behind a recent attack in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Government in its first quarter security report of 2022 expressed concerns that the ANSARU terrorist group are luring residents with gifts.
- Kelompok teroris dan paramiliter yang didirikan pada 2012 dan beroperasi di Nigeria - Terasosiasi dengan the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138), dan Abubakar Mohammed Shekau (QDi.322)
Adresse : NIGÉRIA
(also ANSARU)
(also JAMA'ATU ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS-SUDAN, ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN, VANGUARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MUSLIMS IN BLACK AFRICA, JAMA'ATU ANSARIL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN)
Designated by (Hebrew): ועדת השרים לענייני ביטחון לאומי
((a) Group established in 2012; (b) Operates in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 26.6.2014)
Sanctions and listings26
- Listed
- 13 Nov 2013
Counter Terrorism - FTO
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
FTO, SDGT and block
Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
INA
Executive Order 13224 (Terrorism)
Programme US-TERRReference 16364treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
Official designation
UK Home SecretaryUK Proscribed Terrorist Groups or OrganizationsUnited Kingdom
- Effective
- 26 Jun 2014
UK sanctions relating to ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida - Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; UNUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Asset freeze and arms embargo
Programme GB-ISILReference 13007Reference AQD0035Reference QDe.142Last updated 12 Jan 2022gov.ukgov.uk
- Listed
- 4 Jul 2014
EU Restrictive Measures With Respect To ISIL (Da'esh) And Al-Qaida (ISIL/Daesh & Al-Qaida)
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
735/2014 (OJ L198)
Programme EU-TAQA-EUAQfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
Lista persoanelor, entităţilor şi a altor grupuri asociate cu „ISIL” („Da’esh”) şi „Al-Qaida” menţinută de CCS al ONU, instituit prin Rezoluţiile 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), 2253 (2015)
Centrul Antiterorist al Serviciului de Informaţii şi Securitate al Republicii MoldovaMoldovan Sanctions for Terrorism and Proliferation of WMDMoldova
- Listed
- 4 Jul 2014
EU Restrictive Measures With Respect To ISIL (Da'esh) And Al-Qaida (ISIL/Daesh & Al-Qaida) - TAQA
Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=commission
735/2014 (OJ L198)
Programme EU-TAQA-EUAQReference EU.3016.82eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 27 Nov 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 26 Jun 2014
Asset freezes pursuant to Article 5 of Law No. 6415.
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance - Financial Crimes Investigation BoardTürkiye Asset Freezing Sanctions List (MASAK)Turkey
DEAŞ ve EL-KAİDE İLE BAĞLANTILI TÜZEL KİŞİ, KURULUŞ VEYA ORGANİZASYONLAR
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 735/2014 du 04/07/2014
Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies
Groupe terroriste et paramilitaire établi en 2012 et opérant au Nigéria. Associé à l'Organisation d'Al-Qaida au Maghreb islamique (AQMI), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) et Abubakar Mohammed Shekau
- Listed
- 26 Jun 2014
Official designation
Financial Intelligence CentreSouth Africa Targeted Financial SanctionsSouth Africa
Reference QDe.142fic.gov.za
US Immigration and Nationality Act Section 219
U.S. Department of StateUS Department of State Foreign Terrorist OrganizationsUnited States
Programme US-FTO219state.govcongress.govcongress.gov
- Effective
- 30 Sep 2014
הכרזה על ארגון טרור על פי סעיף 2 לחוק איסור מימון טרור - התשס''ה- 2005
The State Security Cabinet (SSC); National Bureau for Counter Terror FinancingIsrael Terrorists Organizations and Unauthorized Associations lists
- Listed
- 19 Feb 2025
- Effective
- 28 Mar 2025
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 10 Oct 2025; 14 May 2025
- Effective
- 6 Oct 2025; 15 May 2025
Measures Against Persons, Groups, Undertakings and Entities Associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida - Ordinance on measures against persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida
State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland
Programme SECO-ISILReference 88128Reference QDe.142seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
- Effective
- 26 Jun 2014; 23 Jul 2014
タリバーン関係者等 (タリバーン、アル・カーイダ及びISIL(ダーイシュ)関係者等) / (注1)国連安保理決議第1267号、第1333号、第1390号、第1988号、第1989号、第2253号及び第2255号に加えて、国連安保理決議第1373号に基づく資産凍結措置の対象に指定されている個人及び団体については、告示番号の冒頭に*印を付しています。 (注2)2021年5月28日以降の制裁対象者の追加指定につきましては、外務省告示を2回に分けて発出することとなりました。 (1回目:制裁対象者の氏名等を国連安保理が公表した英文の情報のまま発出する告示、2回目:制裁対象者の氏名等に仮名表記等を追加・修文する告示)2回目の告示発出につきましては、当シートの告示日付には反映しておりません。
Ministry of FinanceJapan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible PeopleJapan
notification_date as published: 2020.1.20改訂
designated_date_un as published: 2014年6月26日(2019年12月6日及び2024年2月7日に改訂)
notification_date as published: 2024.3.22改訂
Reference 650Last updated 22 Mar 2024mof.go.jp
- Listed
- 8 Feb 2024
РБ ООН 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), 2610 (2021)
State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine
- Listed
- 22 Mar 2024
Official designation
Nigeria Sanctions CommitteNigeria Sanctions ListNigeria
On 5th July 2022, the Chairman of Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) on the recommendation of the NSC designated ANSARUL MUSLIMINA FI BILADIS SUDAN (ANSARU) - NLANS as a terrorist group and directs its addition to the Nigeria Sanctions List.
The Nigerian Government on 24th May 2013 proscribed Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (ANSARU) as a terrorist group. ANSARU (QDe.142) has been designated by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group. ANSARU has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ANSARU is associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). ANSARU was formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) the group has committed several terrorist attacks in Nigeria. ANSARU was formed in 2012 as a breakaway Boko Haram faction. Boko Haram and ANSARU were proscribed by the same order in Nigeria in May 2013. In 2022, ANSARU reconfirmed its allegiance to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). In January 2013, for example, ANSARU claimed responsibility for an attack on a Nigerian military convoy travelling to a peacekeeping mission in Mali. ANSARU was listed by the United Nations on 26 June 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 4 of resolution 2161 (2014) as being associated with Al-Qaida for “participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of” the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (QDe.014). In June 2022, A report released by the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives’ Union (BEPU) has revealed that ANSARU terrorists have banned political activities in the Eastern part of Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. On April 4th, 2022, ANSARU attacked a military base at Polewire in Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State, killing 17 soldiers and injuring 40 others, after a fierce gun battle between both parties. On 7th August 2020, ANSARU claimed that its men were behind a recent attack in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Government in its first quarter security report of 2022 expressed concerns that the ANSARU terrorist group are luring residents with gifts.
- Listed
- 27 Nov 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
ARG List; Unidad de Información Financiera
Ministerio de JusticiaArgentina RePET SanctionsArgentina
ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions - 1267 (ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida)
Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia
Arms embargo and targeted financial sanction
Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008
Listed by the 1267 Committee on 26 Jun. 2014 ( amended on 6 Dec. 2019, 18 Mar. 2020, 30 Oct. 2023 )
Programme UN-SCISILLast updated 20 Feb 2026dfat.gov.auun.org
ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions - (UE) 735/2014 du 04/07/2014 (ONU Al Qaeda Etat - Islamique - RCSNU 1267 (1999) et R (UE) 881/2002 )
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
Groupe terroriste et paramilitaire établi en 2012 et opérant au Nigéria. Associé à l'Organisation d'Al-Qaida au Maghreb islamique (AQMI), Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) et Abubakar Mohammed Shekau
Programme UN-SCISILReference EU.3016.82gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frun.org
Official designation
Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis CenterIndonesian List of Suspected Terrorists and Terrorist OrganizationsIndonesia
Reference ELQ-029ppatk.go.id
- Listed
- 27 Nov 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 27 Nov 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 27 Nov 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
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Addresses3
Nijerya
ナイジェリア
Nigeria
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