ISIS-West Africa

QDe.162. Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria.

(UN ID: QDe.162) (Date of UN designation: 2020-02-23) (Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau. Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 7e(e): 23.02.2020.)

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) was formed in March 2015. The group's primary objective has been to replace the Nigerian Government and establish an Islamic state with a strict interpretation of Sharia Law. ISWAP has access to military-grade small-arms and heavy weapons. The group has focused its attacks on regional security and military targets and has kidnapped and executed foreign aid workers. On December 25, 2019, ISWAP fighters attacked Christians in Nigeria's Borno State, and killed eight people with machine gun fire, and captured two others. A day later, also in Borno State, a video was released of the group's fighters executing 11 people identified as Christians. ISWAP also claimed responsibility for a July, 2022 attack on the Kuje Custodial Centre, a major prison in Abuja, Nigeria, which allowed upwards of 800 inmates to escape. Since January 2025, ISWAP has escalated its insurgency and has overrun Nigerian security positions in Borno State, Nigeria. For example, ISWAP claimed responsibility for a wave of assaults in May 2025, attacking bases in New Marte, Dikwa, and Rann, as well as road infrastructure like the Damboa-Maiduguri corridor.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. available.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau. Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 7e(e): 23.02.2020.

associé à l'État islamique d'Iraq et du Levant [inscrit sur la Liste sous le nom d'Al-Qaida en Iraq. Constitué en mars 2015 par Abubakar Shekau. Groupe dissident de Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). A perpétré des attentats terroristes au Nigéria

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities

- Terasosiasi dengan Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant yang terdaftar sebagai Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115) - Dibentuk pada Maret 2015 oleh Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322) - Kelompok pecahan dari Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138) - Melakukan beberapa serangan teroris di Nigeria

イラクのアル・カーイダ（453．に指定した団体）としてリストに掲載されているイラクとレバント地方のイスラム国（ISIL）と関係がある。2015年3月にアブバカル・シェカウ（649．に指定した個人）により設立された。ジャマトゥ・アフリス・スンナ・リッダァワティ・ワル・ジハード（ボコ・ハラム）（645．に指定した団体）の分派。ナイジェリアにおけるテロ攻撃に関与した。同団体に対するインターポール（国際刑事警察機構）・国連安全保障理事会特別手配書のウェブ・リンク：

THE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ISWAP is splinter group from Boko Haram. It has links with the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (QDe.115). ISWAP was listed on 23 Feb. 2020 by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group (QDe.162) ISWAP claimed responsibility for an explosion on 20th April 2022 that it said killed or injured 30 people at a market where alcohol was sold in Taraba State, Nigeria. On Friday April 22nd, 2022 another explosion in Jalingo's Nukkai district injured 11 people, including children. The blast took place near a bar, causing significant structural damage as well. The next day, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader. The National Security Council, Nigeria, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jamaatu Ahlis Sunna LiddaAwati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria.