In accordance with paragraph 14 of resolution 1844 (2008) and paragraph p of section 2 of the Committee guidelines, the Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included on its 1844 Sanctions List.
ABUKAR ALI ADAN was listed on 26 February 2021 pursuant to paragraph 8(a) of resolution 1844 (2008): Engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia, including acts that threaten the Djibouti Agreement of 18 August 2008 or the political process, or threaten the TFIs or AMISOM by force.
Abukar Ali Adan is deputy leader of al-Shabaab, and is also associated with Al-Qaida affiliates, Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP – Qde.129) and Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM – Qde.014).