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Is HARAKAT SHAM AL-ISLAM sanctioned?
Yes. HARAKAT SHAM AL-ISLAM (entity, Syria) is on the UN sanctions list under Al-Qaida, listed since 29 Feb 2016, 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. HARAKAT SHAM AL-ISLAM (entity, Syria) is on the UN sanctions list under Al-Qaida, listed since 29 Feb 2016, 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 | Syria |
| Listed since | 29 Feb 2016 (designation date) |
| List reference | QDe.149 |
| UN reference | — |
| Measures | — |
| Evidence | filed record → |
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Also known as
- Haraket Sham al-Islam
- Sham al-Islam
- Sham al-Islam Movement
Same name on other lists
| Name | List | Type | Country | Listed since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARAKAT SHAM AL-ISLAM | OFAC | Entity | Syria | 28 Aug 2026 | listed |
| HARAKAT SHAM AL-ISLAM | UK | Entity | Syria | 29 Feb 2016 | listed |
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