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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5305
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The State Department has officially designated the group Ansarallah, also known by various other names such as Ansar Allah and Supporters of God, as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision was made after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury and is based on a review of relevant evidence as outlined in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The announcement, signed by the then Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, is recorded in the Federal Register, formally stating the group's designation.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department decided that a group called Ansarallah, which has other names like Ansar Allah, is dangerous and is now officially labeled as a terrorist group. They did this after getting advice from other important people in the government and checking lots of information.

  • 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 Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, has reviewed evidence and worked with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to determine that Harakat Sawa'd Misr and its aliases meet the criteria of a foreign terrorist organization under U.S. law. This decision means that Harakat Sawa'd Misr and its various names are officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization according to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has officially labeled a group called Harakat Sawa'd Misr as dangerous, like a bad guys club, so they can take special action against them, but they didn't explain all the reasons or what might happen next.

  • 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:86 FR 3227
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The document is a notice from the State Department regarding the organization known as Palestinian Islamic Jihad. After reviewing relevant records and consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, decided to maintain the designation of this group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This decision was made because the conditions that led to the initial designation have not changed, and it is deemed necessary for the national security of the United States. The notice was published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. State Department has decided to keep calling a group called Palestinian Islamic Jihad a "bad guy group" that they believe is dangerous, and they think this is important for keeping the country safe. They checked with some other important people in the government before deciding this.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3228
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department, under Secretary Michael R. Pompeo, decided to maintain the designation of Lashkar i Jhangvi and its aliases as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. After reviewing the administrative record and consulting with the Attorney General and the Treasury Secretary, it was determined that there was no change in circumstances justifying the revocation of this status. Additionally, new aliases such as Lashkar e Jhangvi al-Alami and LeJ al-Alami have been added to the designation. This decision will be recorded in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department decided to keep calling a group called Lashkar i Jhangvi a "bad group" because they do dangerous things, and they even added some new names this group might use to the list of "bad names." They think it's important so everyone knows to be careful with them.

  • 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 5308
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. State Department, under the authority of Executive Order 13224, has designated Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al Hakim as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. This means they are recognized as leaders of Ansarallah, a group whose assets and property are blocked. The order prohibits prior notification since it could make the measures ineffective, especially for those in the U.S. who might quickly transfer funds. This official designation by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo was published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government said that three people who lead a group called Ansarallah are officially called "bad guys" in a special way because they do things like being a part of bad plans, and this means that their money and stuff in the U.S. are frozen.

  • 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 6731
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, has officially classified the Republic of Cuba as a state that supports international terrorism. This designation follows specific U.S. laws including the Export Administration Act of 1979 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The determination requires this decision to be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States has said that Cuba is helping bad people who cause trouble in the world, and because of that, they are putting them on a special list. This means they will watch Cuba closely and might not give them as much help as before.