Govt publishes amended list of terrorism-linked groups and individuals

January 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM

An amended list of designated persons, groups and entities has been published through an Extraordinary Gazette under the United Nations Act, No. 45 of 1968.

According to Gazette Extraordinary No. 2470/19 dated January 6, 2026, the list issued under Regulation 4(7) of the United Nations Regulations No. 1 of 2012 has been further amended by repealing the previous schedules and replacing them with revised schedules .

The Gazette states that the amended list replaces the version last updated in May 2025 and takes effect immediately upon publication.

The notification has been issued under the authority of the United Nations Act and is signed on behalf of the Government by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, in line with the powers vested under the Act .

In a related move, an order has also been issued under the United Nations Regulations to freeze all funds, financial assets and economic resources belonging to individuals and entities listed in the amended terrorism designation list, with the order signed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence in his capacity as the Competent Authority .

The amended list has been published by authority and is available for public reference via official government channels. (Newswire)

Download: 2470-19_E