In short
- United Nations states KTJ has about 500 fighters and operates in Hama, Idlib and Ladhiqiyah provinces.
- United Nations updated the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List, last listed on 7 Mar. 2022 and amended on 28 Sep. 2026.
What happened
On 28 September 2026, the United Nations Security Council Committee amended the entry for KHATIBA JAMA`AT AL-TAWHID WAL-JIHAD (KTJ) on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. The amendments include updated information on aliases, operational areas, and cooperation with other terrorist organizations.
The updated entry notes KTJ operates mainly in Hama, Idlib, and Ladhiqiyah in Syria, and also conducts operations in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. The group is estimated to have about 500 fighters and cooperates with Khatiba Imam al-Bukhari (QDe.158) and the Islamic Jihad Group (QDe.119).
The number of fighters of KTJ is about 500. KTJ also cooperates with such terrorist organizations as Khatiba Imam al-Bukhari (QDe.158) and the Islamic Jihad Group (QDe.119)
In numbers
- 500 Number of fighters in KTJ
What compliance teams should check
- Screen all clients and transactions against the updated ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List entry for KHATIBA JAMA`AT AL-TAWHID WAL-JIHAD (QDe.168).
- Review narrative summaries for KTJ and associated entities as published under paragraph 61 of resolution 2734 (2024) on the Committee’s website.
- Update internal watchlists to include KTJ’s aliases: JANNAT OSHIKLARI, Jama`at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, Katiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, and former name JANNAT OSHIKLARI.
Why it matters
This update to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List is significant for AML/CFT compliance because it provides new operational and alias information for KHATIBA JAMA`AT AL-TAWHID WAL-JIHAD (KTJ), a terrorist group with about 500 fighters. Compliance officers must ensure their screening systems reflect these changes to prevent sanctioned entities from accessing financial services. Regular updates and cross-referencing with the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List are essential to maintain effective controls and meet regulatory obligations.
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