Where can I verify this record?

The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTorganizationThe Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is al-Kaniyat on a sanctions list?

Q: Is al-Kaniyat on a sanctions list?

Yes. al-Kaniyat is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. al-Kaniyat appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 5/7/2021.

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Remarks

The al-Kaniyat milita is designated on the basis that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the militia has committed serious human rights abuses and committed violations of international humanitarian law. There are reasonable grounds to suspect that the al-Kaniyat militia was responsible for enforced disappearances, torture and killings which resulted in eight mass graves being uncovered in Tahouna. There are reasonable grounds to suspect that the militia has been involved in activities that threatened the peace, stability, and security of Libya and undermined its transition to a democratic, peaceful and independent country. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (8)

7th Brigade·aka9th Brigade·akaAl-Kani militia·akaKani Brigade·akaKaniat·akaKanyat·akaTarhuna 7th Brigade·akaTarhuna Brigade·aka

Addresses

Libya

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is al-Kaniyat on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 5/7/2021.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.