Terrorist and Hostage-Taking Related Designations of JNIM and al-Murabitoun Leaders
US Department of State
Press Statement
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
April 23, 2024
The Department of State is today designating a total of seven Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and al-Murabitoun leaders for their involvement in the hostage-taking of U.S. nationals in West Africa.
The Department of the Treasury is also designating two JNIM leaders for providing material support to an act of hostage-taking of a U.S. national.
JNIM, al-Qa'ida's largest and most lethal affiliate in West Africa and the Sahel, has claimed responsibility for numerous kidnappings and attacks since its formation in 2017. The terrorist organization receives funding through kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and from smugglers and traffickers.
The United States remains committed to disrupting and denying al-Qa'ida and its affiliates the financial resources it needs to carry out attacks. We will not hesitate to employ the tools at our disposal to bring home U.S. citizens held hostage abroad, and to deter future hostage-takings of our citizens.
For more information on today's actions, see the Department of State's Fact Sheet and Treasury's press release.
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