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Is ARMED ISLAMIC GROUP sanctioned?
Yes. ARMED ISLAMIC GROUP (entity, Algeria) is on the UN sanctions list under Al-Qaida, listed since 6 Oct 2001, as of 20 Oct 2026. The same name is also listed by OFAC and UK — on 3 of the 3 lists.
What stands out
Yes. ARMED ISLAMIC GROUP (entity, Algeria) is on the UN sanctions list under Al-Qaida, listed since 6 Oct 2001, as of 20 Oct 2026. The same name is also listed by OFAC and UK — on 3 of the 3 lists.
Listing details
| Status | Listed, as of 20 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| List | United Nations Security Council Consolidated List |
| Program / regime | Al-Qaida |
| Type | Entity |
| Country | Algeria |
| Listed since | 6 Oct 2001 (designation date) |
| List reference | QDe.006 |
| UN reference | — |
| Measures | — |
| Evidence | filed record → |
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Also known as
- Al Jamm’ah Al-Islamiah Al- Musallah
- GIA
- Groupe Islamique Armé
Same name on other lists
| Name | List | Type | Country | Listed since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMED ISLAMIC GROUP | OFAC | Entity | — | 28 Aug 2026 | listed |
| ARMED ISLAMIC GROUP | UK | Entity | Algeria | 6 Oct 2001 | listed |
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