In accordance with paragraph 20 of resolution 2160 (2014), the 1988 Sanctions Committee makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in the 1988 Sanctions List.
TAi.005
MUHAMMAD TAHER ANWARI
Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee's website
23 February 2001 - 12:00pm
Reason for listing
Muhammad Taher Anwari was listed on 23 February 2001 as Director of Administrative Affairs of the Taliban regime so falling within the provisions of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) of the United Nations Security Council regarding acts and activities of the Taliban authorities.
Additional information
Muhammad Taher Anwari’s post as Director of Administrative Affairs fell under the Council of Ministers of the Taliban regime, which was the highest level within the Taliban hierarchy. He also served as Minister of Finance of the Taliban regime.
He was also a speech writer for Taliban Supreme Leader Mohammed Omar (TAi.004).