AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP)

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Al-qaida in the arabian peninsula (aqap)#

Entity · on the UN Security Council Consolidated List since 2010-01-19 · ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions (resolution 1267)

NamesName: AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP). Also known as: Al-Qaida of Jihad Organization in the Arabian Peninsula; Tanzim Qa’idat al-Jihad fi Jazirat al-Arab; Al-Qaida Organization in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP); Al-Qaida in the South Arabian Peninsula; Ansar al-Shari'a (AAS); Al-Qaida in Yemen (AQY); القاعدة في جزيرة العرب

IdentifiersUN reference QDe.129

NarrativeAQAP is a regional affiliate of Al-Qaida (QDe.004) and an armed group operating primarily in Arabian Peninsula. Location: Yemen. Alternative location: Saudi Arabia (2004 – 2006). Formed in Jan. 2009 when Al-Qaida in Yemen combined with Saudi Arabian Al-Qaida operatives. Leader of AQAP is Sa'ad bin Atef al-Awlaki. Ansar al-Shari’a was formed in early 2011 by AQAP and has taken responsibility for multiple attacks in Yemen against both government and civilian targets. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities

United Nations Security Council Consolidated List, published by the United Nations.

UN QDe.129: AL-QAIDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (AQAP)

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