UN sanctions listing
ISLAMIC STATE IN THE GREATER SAHARA (ISGS)
ISLAMIC STATE IN THE GREATER SAHARA (ISGS) is an organisation designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Al-Qaida programme, listed on 2020-02-23. 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
Formed in May 2015 by Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahraoui (QDi.415). Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Splinter group of Al-Mourabitoun (QDe.141). Committed terrorist attacks in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. 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 | 2020-02-23 |
| Source record ID | un:6908803 |
| 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 ISLAMIC STATE IN THE GREATER SAHARA (ISGS), 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:6908803 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |