FIRMCY Insights

ISIL/DA'ESH

3 added, 25 amended on the sanctions lists on 19 August 2026.

The bulk landed in ISIL/Da'esh sanctions (UN-SCISIL, 21 entries).

Top country by count: DZ (4 entries).

Bulk amendments typically reflect technical corrections (alias updates, reference IDs) rather than new designations. Screening teams should still re-screen monitored client files, as alias changes can produce both false positives and false negatives if not refreshed.

New designations require immediate screening against the affected list. Match any new designations against existing client and beneficial-owner files.

Source: https://firm.cy/sanctions-updates/2026-08-19

Not legal advice. Verify against the primary source before acting.

Published 19 August 2026 · Change log
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