UN sanctions listing
AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP)
AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP) is an organisation designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Al-Qaida programme, listed on 2010-01-19. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
AQAP is a regional affiliate of Al-Qaida (QDe.004) and an armed group operating primarily in Arabian Peninsula. Location: Yemen. Alternative location: Saudi Arabia (2004 – 2006). Formed in Jan. 2009 when Al-Qaida in Yemen combined with Saudi Arabian Al-Qaida operatives. Leader of AQAP is Qasim Mohamed Mahdi Al-Rimi (QDi.282). Ansar al-Shari’a was formed in early 2011 by AQAP and has taken responsibility for multiple attacks in Yemen against both government and civilian targets. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities
Statement of reasons as published by UN Security Council. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UN Security Council (UN) — Al-Qaida |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Al-Qaida |
| Date listed | 2010-01-19 |
| Source record ID | un:2881836 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Deep-research dossier
Not yet deep-researched
The instant review above is drawn from the public lists. A deep-research dossier goes much further — an analyst-grade OSINT report: associate & co-investment network screening, structural / ownership opacity, a dated risk trajectory, an 8-factor scoring model, and numbered, source-linked evidence. See the format in the design system.
Clarifications & right of reply
Are you AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP), or an authorised representative?
You — or your counsel or agent — can file a clarification and supporting documents against this record. Filings are reviewed and verified before anything is published; submissions are never posted automatically.
File a clarification or document
Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:2881836 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |