UN sanctions listing
ABDUL RAUF ZAKIR
ABDUL RAUF ZAKIR is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Taliban programme, listed on 2012-11-05. <VALUE>Qari</VALUE>. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Afghanistan nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Chief of suicide operations for the Haqqani Network (TAe.012) under Sirajuddin Jallaloudine Haqqani (TAi.144) and in charge of all operations in Kabul, Takhar, Kunduz and Baghlan provinces. Oversees training of suicide attackers and provides instructions on how to construct improvised explosives devices (IEDs). Reportedly deceased as of 22 September 2018. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
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 | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Taliban |
| Date listed | 2012-11-05 |
| Source record ID | un:3000769 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | <VALUE>Qari</VALUE> |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Kabul Province, Afghanistan |
| Nationality / country | Afghanistan |
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:3000769 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |