Tunisia’s Use of Sanctions Lists in Fight Against Terrorism

A Powerful Tool in National Security Efforts

Tunisia has been utilizing sanctions lists as a crucial tool in its fight against terrorism. This list, compiled from various sources including UN listings and Tunisian intelligence, contains the names of 105 individuals who have been involved in terrorist activities or have supported terrorist groups.

Key Points

• Networks and Affiliations: Of the 105 individuals sanctioned, 86 listings specify a group affiliation, with 17 of those 86 having moved from one group to another.
• Post-2011 Activism: The majority of listed individuals appear to have become active only after the 2011 revolution.
• Group Affiliations: The largest group affiliation mentioned is with Ansar al-Sharia Tunisia (AST), followed by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and the Islamic State (ISIS).
• Financing Activities: Five individuals on the sanctions list were specifically involved in financing of terrorism-related crimes.
• Impact of Sanctions: The sanctions list references 11 attacks in which more than one of those listed were involved.

The Importance of International Best Practices

The use of sanctions lists is a powerful tool in national security efforts. It highlights the importance of international best practices related to counter-terrorism financing and demonstrates the role of domestic sanctions lists in disrupting terrorist networks.