UN sanctions listing
RAHMATULLAH SHAH NAWAZ
RAHMATULLAH SHAH NAWAZ is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Taliban programme, listed on 2014-08-21. <VALUE>Alhaj</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
Physical description: eye colour brown, hair colour: black, weight: 77-81 kg, height: 178 cm short-to-medium black beard, short black hair. Belongs to Shinwari tribe, Sepahi sub-tribe. A Taliban commander since at least Feb. 2010. Collects taxes and bribes on behalf of the Taliban as of April 2015. Liaises with and provides Taliban operatives in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, with information, guidance, housing and weapons and has emplaced improvised explosive devices (IED) and conducted attacks against International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan forces. Involved in drug trafficking and operates heroin laboratory in Abdulkhel village, Achin district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
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Designation record
| List / authority | UN Security Council (UN) — Taliban |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Taliban |
| Date listed | 2014-08-21 |
| Source record ID | un:6908406 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | <VALUE>Alhaj</VALUE> |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1981; 1982 |
| Place of birth | Shadal (variant Shadaal) Bazaar, Achin District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan |
| Nationality / country | Afghanistan |
| Address(es) | Kamkai Village, Achin District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan Kamkai Village, Achin District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan Surkhel village, Achin District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan Batan village, Achin District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan |
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:6908406 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |