UN sanctions listing
ABUKAR ALI ADAN
ABUKAR ALI ADAN is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Somalia programme, listed on 2021-02-26. <VALUE>Deputy leader of Al-Shabaab </VALUE>. 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
Listed pursuant to paragraph 8(a) of resolution 1844 (2008) as “Engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia, including acts that threaten the Djibouti Agreement of 18 August 2008 or the political process, or threaten the TFIs or AMISOM by force.” Adan is also associated with Al-Qaida affiliates, Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP – QDe.129) and Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM – Qde.014). 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) — Somalia |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Somalia |
| Date listed | 2021-02-26 |
| Source record ID | un:6908853 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | <VALUE>Deputy leader of Al-Shabaab </VALUE> |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1972; 1971; 1973 |
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:6908853 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |