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ISIS-West Africa

Counter-sanctioned entity

Nigeria. Named in 23 sanctions listings.

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Summary

Designated by (Hebrew): שר הביטחון- בנימין גנץ

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 available.

décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 23/02/2020 (ONU Al Qaeda Etat - Islamique - RCSNU 1267 (1999) et R (UE) 881/2002 ) (FondementJuridique: 482)

(UE) 2020/288 du 28/02/2020 (ONU Al Qaeda Etat - Islamique - RCSNU 1267 (1999) et R (UE) 881/2002 ) (FondementJuridique: 503)

83.Adı : ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) Kullandığı Diğer Adlar : a) Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West Africa (ISIL-WA) b) Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West Africa (ISIS-WA) c) Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP) d) Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – West Africa Bilinen Eski Adı : - Adres Diğer Bilgiler : : - El Kaide olarak listelenen Levant ve Irak İslam Devleti ile ilişkilidir (QDe.115). Abubakar Shekau tarafından Mart 2015’te kuruldu (QDi.322). Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram)’ın bir parçasıdır. Nijerya'da terör saldırıları gerçekleştirdi. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities

(UN ID: QDe.162) (Date of UN designation: 2020-02-23) (Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau. Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 7e(e): 23.02.2020.)

Designation justification (Hebrew): קשורה לארגון המדינה האסמאלמית

Foreign designation date as published: 23.2.20

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 Jamaatu Ahlis Sunna LiddaAwati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau. Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 7e(e): 23.02.2020.

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

- Terasosiasi dengan Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant yang terdaftar sebagai Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115) - Dibentuk pada Maret 2015 oleh Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322) - Kelompok pecahan dari Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) - Melakukan beberapa serangan teroris di Nigeria

イラクのアル・カーイダ(453.に指定した団体)としてリストに掲載されているイラクとレバント地方のイスラム国(ISIL)と関係がある。2015年3月にアブバカル・シェカウ(649.に指定した個人)により設立された。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.に指定した団体)の分派。ナイジェリアにおけるテロ攻撃に関与した。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:

QDe.162. 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.

THE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ISWAP is splinter group from Boko Haram. It has links with the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (QDe.115). ISWAP was listed on 23 Feb. 2020 by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group (QDe.162) ISWAP claimed responsibility for an explosion on 20th April 2022 that it said killed or injured 30 people at a market where alcohol was sold in Taraba State, Nigeria. On Friday April 22nd, 2022 another explosion in Jalingo's Nukkai district injured 11 people, including children. The blast took place near a bar, causing significant structural damage as well. The next day, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader. The National Security Council, Nigeria, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Foreign designating authority (English): UNSC

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:

Foreign designating authority (Hebrew): מועצת הביטחון של האו''ם

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) was formed in March 2015. The group's primary objective has been to replace the Nigerian Government and establish an Islamic state with a strict interpretation of Sharia Law. ISWAP has access to military-grade small-arms and heavy weapons. The group has focused its attacks on regional security and military targets and has kidnapped and executed foreign aid workers. On December 25, 2019, ISWAP fighters attacked Christians in Nigeria's Borno State, and killed eight people with machine gun fire, and captured two others. A day later, also in Borno State, a video was released of the group's fighters executing 11 people identified as Christians. ISWAP also claimed responsibility for a July, 2022 attack on the Kuje Custodial Centre, a major prison in Abuja, Nigeria, which allowed upwards of 800 inmates to escape. Since January 2025, ISWAP has escalated its insurgency and has overrun Nigerian security positions in Borno State, Nigeria. For example, ISWAP claimed responsibility for a wave of assaults in May 2025, attacking bases in New Marte, Dikwa, and Rann, as well as road infrastructure like the Damboa-Maiduguri corridor.

associé à l'État islamique d'Iraq et du Levant [inscrit sur la Liste sous le nom d'Al-Qaida en Iraq. Constitué en mars 2015 par Abubakar Shekau. Groupe dissident de Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). A perpétré des attentats terroristes au Nigéria

Sanctions and listings23

  • Official designation

    La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco

    décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 23/02/2020 and (ue) 2020/288 du 28/02/2020

    Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies

    associé à l'État islamique d'Iraq et du Levant [inscrit sur la Liste sous le nom d'Al-Qaida en Iraq. Constitué en mars 2015 par Abubakar Shekau. Groupe dissident de Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). A perpétré des attentats terroristes au Nigéria

    geldefonds.gouv.mc

  • 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 ISLAMIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) - NLISW as a terrorist group and directs its addition to the Nigeria Sanctions List.

    THE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ISWAP is splinter group from Boko Haram. It has links with the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (QDe.115). ISWAP was listed on 23 Feb. 2020 by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group (QDe.162) ISWAP claimed responsibility for an explosion on 20th April 2022 that it said killed or injured 30 people at a market where alcohol was sold in Taraba State, Nigeria. On Friday April 22nd, 2022 another explosion in Jalingo's Nukkai district injured 11 people, including children. The blast took place near a bar, causing significant structural damage as well. The next day, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader. The National Security Council, Nigeria, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

    nigsac.gov.ng

  • Official designation

    Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis CenterIndonesian List of Suspected Terrorists and Terrorist OrganizationsIndonesia

    Reference ELQ-082ppatk.go.id

  • Listed
    2 Mar 2020

    EU Restrictive Measures With Respect To ISIL (Da'esh) And Al-Qaida (ISIL/Daesh & Al-Qaida)

    Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium

    2020/288 (OJ L61)

    Programme EU-TAQA-EUAQfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    14 May 2025
    Effective
    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 88329Reference QDe.162seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch

  • Listed
    2 Mar 2020
    Effective
    23 Feb 2020

    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

    Designation date published: 2020-02-23

    regulationType=amendment; organisationType=commission

    2020/288 (OJ L61)

    Programme EU-TAQA-EUAQReference EU.5441.34Reference QDe.162eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Effective
    23 Feb 2020

    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, travel ban and arms embargo

    Programme GB-ISILReference AQD0365Reference 13826Reference QDe.162Last updated 13 Jan 2022gov.ukgov.uk

  • 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

    Listed by the 1267 Committee on 23 Feb. 2020

    Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida) Regulations 2008

    Programme UN-SCISILLast updated 20 Feb 2026dfat.gov.auun.org

  • Listed
    23 Feb 2020

    ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions - Al-Qaida

    United Nations Security CouncilUN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions

    Programme UN-SCISILReference QDe.162un.orgun.org

  • Listed
    27 Feb 2018

    Counter Terrorism - FTO

    Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States

    Block, FTO and SDGT

    Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886

    INA

    Executive Order 13224 (Terrorism)

    Programme US-TERRReference 23845treasury.govofac.treasury.gov

  • 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

    antiteror.sis.md

  • Listed
    21 Feb 2020

    Asset freezes pursuant to Article 6 of Law No. 6415, targeting individuals and entities based on requests made by foreign governments.

    Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance - Financial Crimes Investigation BoardTürkiye Asset Freezing Sanctions List (MASAK)Turkey

    YABANCI DEVLET TALEPLERİ KAPSAMINDA

    Official Gazette as published: 21.02.2020-31046

    ms.hmb.gov.tren.hmb.gov.tr

  • Canada Counter-Terrorism (Criminal Code) Sanctions Regime

    Public Safety CanadaCanadian Listed Terrorist EntitiesCanada

    Programme CA-UNSC1373publicsafety.gc.calaws-lois.justice.gc.ca

  • Listed
    23 Feb 2020

    Official designation

    Financial Intelligence CentreSouth Africa Targeted Financial SanctionsSouth Africa

    Reference QDe.162fic.gov.za

  • ARG List; Unidad de Información Financiera

    Ministerio de JusticiaArgentina RePET SanctionsArgentina

    repet.jus.gob.ar

  • Effective
    20 Oct 2020

    הכרזה על ארגון טרור לפי חוק המאבק בטרור - התשע''ו-2016

    Minister of Defense - Mr.Benjamin Gantz; National Bureau for Counter Terror FinancingIsrael Terrorists Organizations and Unauthorized Associations lists

    Associated with the Islamic State

    nbctf.mod.gov.il

  • Listed
    21 Jun 2018
    Effective
    28 Mar 2025

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Effective
    23 Feb 2020; 27 Feb 2020

    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

    Reference 780mof.go.jp

  • 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

  • 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

    ms.hmb.gov.tren.hmb.gov.tr

  • Listed
    25 Feb 2020

    РБ ООН (Комітет 1267(1999),1989(2011),2253(2015))

    State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine

    fiu.gov.ua

  • ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions - (UE) 2020/288 du 28/02/2020 (ONU Al Qaeda Etat - Islamique - RCSNU 1267 (1999) et R (UE) 881/2002 ); décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 23/02/2020 (ONU Al Qaeda Etat - Islamique - RCSNU 1267 (1999) et R (UE) 881/2002 )

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    associé à l'État islamique d'Iraq et du Levant [inscrit sur la Liste sous le nom d'Al-Qaida en Iraq. Constitué en mars 2015 par Abubakar Shekau. Groupe dissident de Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). A perpétré des attentats terroristes au Nigéria

    Programme UN-SCISILReference EU.5441.34gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frun.org

  • Effective
    1 Jul 2020

    Listed Terrorist Organisations

    Attorney-General of AustraliaAustralia Listed Terrorist OrganisationsAustralia

    Listed as terrorist organisation under Criminal Code Act 1995

    Programme AU-TERRORnationalsecurity.gov.aunationalsecurity.gov.au

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Other names54

Also known as51

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - West AfricaISIS West AfricaIslamic State in West AfricaWest Africa Provinceイラクとシリアのイスラム国西アフリカイラクとレバント地方のイスラム国西アフリカWilayat Gharb AfriqiyahIslamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province(ISISWAP)Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant-West AfricaIslamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West Africa (ISIL-WA)Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West AfricaIslamic State of Iraq and Syria-West Africa (ISIS-WA)Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant — West Africa (ISIL-WA)イラクとシリアのイスラム国西アフリカ州イラクとレバント地方のイスラム国西アフリカ(ISIL-WA)Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa ProvinceWilayat Gharb AfriqiyyaIslamic State of Iraq and Syria - West Africa (ISISWA
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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria — West Africa (ISIS-WA)Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - West Africa (ISIL -WA)Islamic State of Iraq and Levant- West AfricaIslamic State of Iraq and Syria-West AfricaIslamic State of Iraq and the Levant – West AfricaISWAPIslamic State of Iraq and the Levant — West AfricaIslamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)Islamic State West Africa ProvinceIslamic State in Iraq and the Levant-West AfricaISIS West Africa ProvinceISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)ISIS-West Africa Provinceイラクとシリアのイスラム国西アフリカ(ISIS-WA)イラクとシリアのイスラム国西アフリカ州(ISISWAP)Daesh’s West Africa ProvinceIslamic State in Iraq and the Levant - West Africa (ISILWA)Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - West Africa (ISIL-WA)Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-West Africa(ISIL-WA)Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - West Africa (ISIS-WA)Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West Africa (ISIS-WA)Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - West Africa (ISIS -WA)Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West AfricaIslamic State in Iraq and Syria West Africa ProvinceISIS-WEST AFRİCAالدولة الإسلامية في غرب أفريقياSLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCETHE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCEイスラム国西アフリカ州(ISWAP)המדינה האסלאמית פרובינציית מערב אפריקהIslamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)イスラム国西アフリカ州ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE(ISWAP)

Weak aliases3

Spellings the source flags as too generic to establish a match on their own.

ISISWAPISIS-WAISIL-WA

Addresses2

  • Nijerya

  • Nigeria

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