Bahrain tightens noose around Daesh

Manama : Bahraini authorities yesterday imposed fresh sanctions against individuals and entities that support terrorism and violence in Yemen. 

The latest round of action targets individuals and entities identified as leaders, funders and aiders of Daesh and Al Qaeda in Yemen. 

The sanction, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, covers their “assets inside Bahrain and a ban on local citizens and residents dealing with them.”

The move forms part of the joint efforts of the Global Terrorist Financing Targeting Centre (TFTC) in partnership with the United States of America and Saudi Arabia, the co-chairs of the TFTC. Bahrain is an active member of the TFTC. 

“This decision reflects the resolve of the TFTC member states to target terrorism financing networks and related activities,” said the ministry adding that it is an indication of the keenness of Bahrain and member states to deepen their partnership with the United States of America. 

The statement also said that the action was taken in accordance with the UN Security Council resolution 1371/2001.

The individuals and entities are:

1 Naief Saleh Salem Al Qaisi (Yemeni)

2 Abdulwahab Mohammed Abdulwahab Al Hamiqani (Yemeni)

3 Hashim Mohsen Aidarous (Yemeni)

4 Nashwan Al Adani (Yemeni)

5 Khalid Abdullah Saleh Al Marfadi (Yemeni)

6 Seif Al Rab Slem Al Haishi (Yemeni)

7 Adel Abdu Fari Othman Al Thahbani (Yemeni)

8 Rodhwan Qanan (Rodhwan Mohammed Hossein Qanan) (Yemeni)

9 Wali Nashwan Al Yafaie (Yemeni)

10 Khalid Saeed Gabesh Al Abidi (Yemeni)

11 Bilal Ali Al Wafi (Yemeni)

12 Al Rahma Charity Foundation (Yemen)

13 Al Khaer Supermarket (Yemen)