UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya
Instrument
Measures under paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (2011); designated under paragraph 22(a) of resolution 1970 (2011), paragraph 4(a) of resolution 2174 (2014) and paragraph 11(a) of resolution 2213 (2015); UN ref LYi.028
Listed
16 Nov 2018
Scope
Travel ban and asset freeze
Notes
The UN narrative summary states he repeatedly sought to undermine a political settlement in Libya, including leading attacks on Tripoli in 2016-2017 and playing a leading role in fighting in Tripoli from 27 August 2018 that killed at least 115 people, most of them civilians. The UK government stated that the UK, US and France secured the listing.
Blocking of property and interests in property; suspension of entry
Notes
OFAC stated that forces under his command fought rival militias in Tripoli in September 2018 despite UN ceasefire calls and that his brigade used Grad rockets in densely populated areas; the action was concurrent with the UN listing.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (UN designation); OFSI Group ID 13719; UN ref LYi.28
Listed
19 Nov 2018
Scope
Asset freeze; travel ban (UN measure)
Notes
The Isle of Man notice (applying the UK/OFSI list) records him as listed 19/11/2018; current UK Sanctions List data (via the Lursoft aggregator, checked 2026-10-27) shows him still listed under the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 with source 'UN' and an asset freeze and travel ban, with a listing date of 16/11/2018 (the UN date). UK Libya sanctions notices of 26 June, 17 July and 8 October 2026 do not concern him.