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

    The State Department has decided to keep the group known as ISIL-Sinai Province labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The review, conducted with input from the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, concluded that the group's activities and threat level have not changed significantly. Additionally, several new aliases for the group, including ISIS-Sinai Province and Wilayat Sayna, have been officially recognized and added to the designation. This determination, signed by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has decided to continue calling a group, known as ISIL-Sinai Province, a "bad guy" group because they still do dangerous things, and they've added new names for this group to make sure everyone knows who they're talking about.

  • 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.