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title: "Al-Qaeda/Taliban sanctions regime — List & Key Details"
description: "The Al-Qaeda/Taliban sanctions regime is a UN measure imposing asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes on listed individuals and entities."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Al-Qaeda/Taliban sanctions regime is the UN Security Council's targeted counter-terrorism measure imposing asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes on listed individuals and entities.
- What is the difference between the 1267 Committee and the 1988 Committee?
- Why was the Office of the Ombudsperson created?
- What are the three core measures of the regime?
- Why is the Masood Azhar listing significant for India?

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