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
Names (5)
Last name/Name
ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)
Full name/Name
ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)
Type
Primary name
Last name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - West Africa
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - West Africa
Type
AKA (also known as)
Last name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)
Type
AKA (also known as)
Last name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - West Africa (ISIS-WA)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - West Africa (ISIS-WA)
Type
AKA (also known as)
Last name/Name
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - West Africa (ISIL-WA)
Full name/Name
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - West Africa (ISIL-WA)
Type
AKA (also known as)
Historical data
Names (5)
Status
Historical (last time active at 28.02.2022 05:16)
Last name/Name
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)
Full name/Name
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)
Type
Prime alias
Status
Historical (last time active at 28.02.2022 05:16)
Last name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West Africa (ISIS-WA)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West Africa (ISIS-WA)
Type
AKA (also known as)
Status
Historical (last time active at 28.02.2022 05:16)
Last name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)
Type
AKA (also known as)
Status
Historical (last time active at 28.02.2022 05:16)
Last name/Name
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West Africa (ISIL-WA)
Full name/Name
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West Africa (ISIL-WA)
Type
AKA (also known as)
Status
Historical (last time active at 28.02.2022 05:16)
Last name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – West Africa
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – West Africa
Type
AKA (also known as)
Identification documents (1)
Status
Historical (last time active at 28.02.2022 05:16)
Type
Further Identifiying Information: 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
Updated: 28.04.2025. 16:15
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