UN removes three individuals from ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 – The Security Council committee overseeing sanctions against ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities announced that it had removed three individuals from its sanctions list on Oct. 24, following a review of delisting requests submitted by the state that originally proposed their designations.

The individuals removed are Shafi Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al-Ajmi (QDi.338), Bassam Ahmad Al-Hasri (QDi.399) and Iyad Nazmi Salih Khalil (QDi.400). The committee said the removals followed consideration of requests under paragraph 75 of Security Council Resolution 2734 (2024), which establishes procedures for reviewing designations submitted by member states.

As a result, the asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo imposed under paragraph 1 of Resolution 2734 (2024) no longer apply to the three individuals. The measures were adopted under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, making them binding on member states. Their removal requires relevant authorities and financial institutions to update sanctions screening records and review restrictions imposed solely on the basis of the UN designations, subject to any separate national or regional sanctions that may remain applicable.

The decision forms part of the Security Council's established process for maintaining and reviewing the ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions regime, originally created under Resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequently expanded through Resolutions 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015). The framework provides for targeted financial restrictions, travel prohibitions and arms embargoes against individuals and entities associated with the designated terrorist organizations.

The UN maintains a consolidated sanctions list reflecting additions, amendments and removals approved by its sanctions committees. The latest delistings do not affect other individuals or entities remaining subject to the ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.