Is Bryan D'Ancona on a sanctions list?

Bryan D'Ancona went to Syria in December 2013. He is a member of the jihadist group Firqatul Ghuraba, whose leader is the Senegalese terrorist Oumar Diaby, who has been designated since 23 September 2014 under the United Nations 1267 Al Qaeda/Da’esh regime.He has admitted to having participated in fighting alongside members of Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of AI Qaeda that reportedly dissolved in January 2017, and has been an actor in jihadist propaganda seeking to recruit individuals to become foreign terrorist fighters in Syria. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

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 Bryan D'Ancona 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 12/31/2020.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.