TITLE: United Nations Security Council Amends ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List
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On 27 February 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities amended its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List.
The amendments affect individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. The sanctions list is a consolidated designation list maintained by the committee to identify and designate individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and related terrorist organisations. The assets freeze prohibits the transfer, conversion, disposition or movement of funds or economic resources owned or controlled by designated persons or entities. The travel ban restricts entry and transit for designated individuals, while the arms embargo prevents the supply, sale and transfer of arms and military equipment to designated parties.
The committee regularly updates the sanctions list to reflect new designations, delistings and other amendments as it receives requests from member states and relevant international bodies. These amendments are part of the ongoing international effort to counter terrorism financing and disrupt the financial networks supporting terrorist organisations designated by the United Nations.
The updated sanctions list is available on the Security Council website.