UN sanctions listing
AIMAN MUHAMMED RABI AL-ZAWAHIRI
AIMAN MUHAMMED RABI AL-ZAWAHIRI is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Al-Qaida programme, listed on 2001-01-25. <VALUE>Doctor</VALUE> <VALUE>Dr.</VALUE>. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Egypt nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Leader of Al-Qaida (QDe.004). Former operational and military leader of Egyptian Islamic Jihad (QDe.003), was a close associate of Usama Bin Laden (deceased). Believed to have been in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border area before going to Afghanistan in 2014. Reportedly killed in drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan on 31 July 2022. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. 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) — Al-Qaida |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Al-Qaida |
| Date listed | 2001-01-25 |
| Source record ID | un:111923 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | <VALUE>Doctor</VALUE> <VALUE>Dr.</VALUE> |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1951-06-19 |
| Place of birth | Giza, Egypt |
| Nationality / country | Egypt |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:111923 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |