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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-HMTorganizationIsil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeArms embargo

Is AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA on a sanctions list?

Q: Is AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA on a sanctions list?

Yes. AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA 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-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 1/19/2010.

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Remarks

AQAP is a regional affiliate of Al-Qaida (QDe.004) and an armed group operating primarily in Arabian Peninsula. Location: Yemen. Alternative location: Saudi Arabia (2004 – 2006). Formed in Jan. 2009 when Al-Qaida in Yemen combined with Saudi Arabian Al-Qaida operatives. Leader of AQAP is Sa'ad bin Atef al-Awlaki. Ansar al-Shari’a was formed in early 2011 by AQAP and has taken responsibility for multiple attacks in Yemen against both government and civilian targets. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2268 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/une/5282104

Aliases (8)

Al-Qaida in the South Arabian Peninsula·akaAl-Qaida in Yemen (AQY)·akaAl-Qaida of Jihad Organization in the Arabian Peninsula·akaAl-Qaida Organization in the Arabian Peninsula AQAP·akaAnsar al-Shari'a AAS·akaAQAP·akaTanzim Qa'idat al-Jihad fi Jazirat al-Arab·akaالقاعدة في جزيرة العرب·alt

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-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA 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 1/19/2010.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.