UN sanctions listing
HAQQANI NETWORK (HQN)
HAQQANI NETWORK (HQN) is an organisation designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Taliban programme, listed on 2012-11-05. 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
Network of Taliban fighters centered around the border between Khost Province, Afghanistan and North Waziristan, Pakistan. Founded by Jalaluddin Haqqani (TAi.040) and currently headed by his son Sirajuddin Jallaloudine Haqqani (TAi.144). Other listed members include Nasiruddin Haqqani (TAi.146), Sangeen Zadran Sher Mohammad (TAi.152), Abdul Aziz Abbasin (TAi.155), Fazl Rabi (TAi.157), Ahmed Jan Wazir (TAi.159), Bakht Gul (TAi.161), Abdul Rauf Zakir (TAi.164). Responsible for suicide attacks and targeted assassination as well as kidnappings in Kabul and other provinces of Afghanistan. Linked to Al-Qaida (QDe.004), Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (QDe.010), Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (QDe.132), Lashkar I Jhangvi (QDe.096), and Jaish-IMohammed (QDe.019). 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) — Taliban |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Taliban |
| Date listed | 2012-11-05 |
| Source record ID | un:3000441 |
| 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.
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:3000441 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |