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  • 2021-00607 — In the Matter of the Amendment of the Designation of ISIL Sinai Province (and Other Aliases) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
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    The State Department has decided to update the designation of ISIL Sinai Province as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This change adds several new aliases, including ISIS-Sinai Province and Wilayat Sayna, to the existing list. The determination was made after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The update is being published officially in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department has decided to update its list of bad guys to include more names for a group called ISIL Sinai Province, like ISIS-Sinai Province and Wilayat Sayna, and they did this after chatting with some important government folks.

  • 2021-00629 — Designation of Fuad Ahmad Nuri Ali al-Shakhan as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
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    The State Department has designated Fuad Ahmad Nuri Ali al-Shakan, also known by several other names, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224. This designation identifies him as a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions, whose assets are subject to blocking. The decision was made to prevent providing prior notice to certain individuals due to concerns that it could undermine the effectiveness of the blocking measures. This notice was issued by Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department said that a man named Fuad Ahmad Nuri Ali al-Shakan is a big problem because he helps lead a bad group, so they decided to block all his money. They didn't tell him ahead of time so he wouldn't move the money before it gets blocked.

  • 2021-00659 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Picasso, Figures” Exhibition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain culturally significant objects will be temporarily imported from abroad for exhibition in the "Picasso, Figures" exhibition at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, and possibly additional locations. This exhibition is considered to be in the national interest. The determinations were made under various legal authorities, and a public notice will be published in the Federal Register. For more information, Chi D. Tran from the U.S. Department of State can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government says it's OK for special art pieces from other countries, made by an artist named Picasso, to be shown in a museum in Nashville, Tennessee, because it's good for everyone to see and learn about such important art. They aren't sure yet if the art will be shown in other places, and they need to make sure everything is fair and clear about how they bring this art to the museum.

  • 2021-00619 — Review of the Designations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (and Other Aliases); Jaysh Rijal al-Tariq al Naqshabandi (and Other Aliases); Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis-Sudan (Ansaru and Other Aliases); Harakat ul-Mujahidin (and Other Aliases); al-Nusrah Front (and Other Aliases); Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (and Other Aliases); Continuity Irish Republican Army (and Other Aliases); and the National Liberation Army (and Other Aliases)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The State Department has decided to keep certain organizations on the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. After reviewing the case records and consulting with key officials, they determined that there has been no significant change in circumstances to justify removing these groups from the list. This decision aims to safeguard the national security of the United States. The notice of this determination will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department has decided to keep some groups on a special list because they think those groups might still be dangerous. This decision is meant to help keep people safe.

  • 2021-00628 — Designation of Isma'il Fu'ad Rasul Ahmed as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of State has designated Isma'il Fu'ad Rasul Ahmed, also known as Abdallah Kurdi, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This decision was made under Executive Order 13224 and is aimed at blocking Ahmed's assets because he is a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions. The order also states that no prior notice was required for Ahmed, even if he is present in the United States, to prevent the transfer of funds. This designation was signed by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has put Isma'il Fu'ad Rasul Ahmed on a special list of people considered to be very dangerous because they think he helps a group linked to bad actions. This means his money is frozen, and he can't move it around.