UN sanctions listing
HASSAN DAHIR AWEYS
HASSAN DAHIR AWEYS is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Al-Qaida programme, listed on 2001-11-09. <VALUE>Sheikh</VALUE> <VALUE>Colonel</VALUE>. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Somalia nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Family background: from the Hawiye's Habergidir, Ayr clan. Senior leader of Al-Itihaad Al-Islamiya (AIAI) (QDe.002) and Hizbul Islam in Somalia. Since 12 April 2010, also subject to the sanctions measures set out in Security Council resolution 1844 (2008) concerning Somalia and Eritrea (seehttps://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/751). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Jun. 2010. 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 | 2001-11-09 |
| Source record ID | un:111944 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | <VALUE>Sheikh</VALUE> <VALUE>Colonel</VALUE> |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1935 |
| Place of birth | Somalia |
| Nationality / country | Somalia |
| Address(es) | Active in Southern Somalia as of Nov. 2012. Also reported to be in Eritrea as of Nov. 2007. |
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:111944 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |