UN sanctions listing
ALI MUSA AL-SHAWAKH
ALI MUSA AL-SHAWAKH is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Al-Qaida programme, listed on 2016-02-29. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Syrian Arab Republic nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
A leader of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115). As of Jun, 2015, al-Shawakh was the ISIL governor of Aleppo. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 30 October 2023. 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 | 2016-02-29 |
| Source record ID | un:6908532 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Date of birth | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Sahl Village, Raqqa Province, Syrian Arab Republic |
| Nationality / country | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Address(es) | Syrian Arab Republic |
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:6908532 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |