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.
Names (5)
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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West Africa (ISIS-WA)
Full name/Name
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West Africa (ISIL-WA)
Full name/Name
ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – West Africa
Historical data
Names (5)
Status
Historical (last time active at 03.03.2020 07:05)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISISWAP)
Status
Historical (last time active at 03.03.2020 07:05)
Full name/Name
ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)
Status
Historical (last time active at 03.03.2020 07:05)
Full name/Name
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – West Africa (ISIL-WA)
Status
Historical (last time active at 03.03.2020 07:05)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – West Africa
Status
Historical (last time active at 03.03.2020 07:05)
Full name/Name
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – West Africa (ISIS-WA)
Updated: 28.04.2025. 01:16
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