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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3228
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The State Department issued a notice amending the designation of the group Lashkar i Jhangvi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This amendment includes new aliases for the group, such as Lashkar e Jhangvi al-Alami, Lashkar e Jhangvi al-Almi, and LeJ al-Alami. The decision came after discussions with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, establishing that there was enough evidence to warrant these additions. This updated designation will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department is updating a list to officially recognize a bad group called Lashkar i Jhangvi by different names too. This makes sure everyone knows they are still the same bad guys even if they use a new name.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3226
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7331
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department has designated Niamat Hama Rahim Hama Sharif, also known as Saed Tawealy and Sa'ad Tawela, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This designation was made under Executive Order 13224, which targets leaders of terrorist groups, in this case, the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions. The order blocks any property or interests Sharif might have in the U.S. Additionally, it's noted that no advance notice will be provided to Sharif about this action, as it could make the order ineffective.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department says that Niamat, who is linked to a group called the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions, is now on a special list of bad people called terrorists, and this means any money or stuff he has in the U.S. is frozen so he can't use it. They didn't warn him first because he could quickly move his money away if he knew.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5306
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of State has officially designated Abd al-Aziz Malluh Mirjirash al-Muhammadawi, also known by several other names, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This designation, made under Executive Order 13224, identifies him as a foreign person posing a significant risk of engaging in terrorism that could threaten the security of U.S. nationals or national interests. Additionally, the ruling states that no prior notice will be given to individuals who might be affected by these measures within the U.S., as advance warning could undermine the procedures set by the order. This information was published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of State has recognized a man named Abd al-Aziz Malluh Mirjirash al-Muhammadawi as someone very dangerous and linked to terrorism. They published this decision in a document and didn't tell people before doing it because they think giving a warning could ruin their plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3229
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In a notice published by the State Department, Muhammad Abbatay, also known as Mohamed Abbatay or Abd al-Rahman al-Maghrebi, is designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist due to his leadership role in al-Qa'ida. This decision is made under the authority of several Executive Orders, including Executive Order 13224, which blocks the property and interests of such individuals linked to terrorist activities. The State Department determined that no prior notice would be given to individuals subject to this ruling who might be in the United States, to prevent the undermining of these sanctions. This designation became official and was documented in the Federal Register on January 13, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department announced that Muhammad Abbatay is labeled as a global terrorist because of his ties to a group called al-Qa'ida, and this means anything he owns in the U.S. can be taken away without telling him first because it might help stop bad things from happening.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5308
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department has designated a group known as Ansarallah, also called Ansar Allah or Partisans of God, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This decision is based on their involvement or risk of involvement in terrorist activities that threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy. The order prevents any advance notice to the individuals affected, as this could undermine the government's ability to effectively block their assets. Michael R. Pompeo, who was the Secretary of State at the time, signed the order on January 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department decided that a group called Ansarallah is very dangerous and might do bad things that could hurt people or the U.S. They did this to help keep people safe, and now some rules will stop them from using their money for bad things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3227
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department has designated Sultan Yusuf Hasan al-'Arif, also known by several aliases, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This action is taken under Executive Order 13224, which targets leaders of terrorist groups like al-Qa'ida. As a result, Sultan al-'Arif's property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, determined that providing prior notice to al-'Arif could undermine the effectiveness of these measures, as it might allow for the rapid transfer of funds.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. State Department decided that a person named Sultan Yusuf Hasan al-'Arif is too dangerous because he helps bad guys like al-Qa'ida. To stop him from moving his money around in the U.S., they have blocked all of his stuff here.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3987
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Secretary of State, using authority from Executive Order 13224, has classified a group called The Terrorgram Collective as a foreign terrorist entity. This decision applies because the group has engaged in activities posing significant risks of terrorism against the United States. Furthermore, the Secretary has identified three individuals—Ciro Daniel Amorim Ferreira, Noah Licul, and Hendrik-Wahl Muller—as leaders of this group. The order includes measures to block the group's property and interests in the U.S. without prior notice to those potentially affected, to prevent the immediate transfer of assets.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has labeled a group called The Terrorgram Collective as really bad people who might try to hurt others, and they're saying three leaders, Ciro, Noah, and Hendrik, are in charge of this group. They're making sure that anything these people own in the U.S. is watched very carefully so they can't do anything sneaky with it.

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