ISIS-West Africa
Counter-sanctioned entityNigeria. Named in 23 sanctions listings.
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
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- Listed
- 21 Jun 2018
- Effective
- 28 Mar 2025
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- 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
- Listed
- 25 Feb 2020
РБ ООН (Комітет 1267(1999),1989(2011),2253(2015))
State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine
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
Connections2
Other links2
All 2 markedSanctioned- PersonMukhtar Adamu MuhammadLinked from"Providing support to"Born 2 Aug 1990Nigeria
- OrganizationAtlas HoldingTerrorismDebarredExport controlledLinked toLebanon
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Weak aliases3
Spellings the source flags as too generic to establish a match on their own.
Addresses2
Nijerya
Nigeria
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