Is ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) on a sanctions list?
Yes. ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) appears on the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions maintained by European Union / European Commission (EU). Listed on 3/2/2020.
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.
What does inclusion on EU-CONS mean?
Inclusion on the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List means EU persons and entities are required to freeze funds and economic resources of the listed party and refrain from making funds or resources available, in line with the relevant Council Regulation.
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 ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) on a sanctions list?
- Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions published by European Union / European Commission. 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 3/2/2020.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fsd/fsf/public/files/xmlFullSanctionsList/content?token=dG9rZW4tMjAxNw.