In accordance with paragraph 20 of resolution 2160 (2014), the 1988 Sanctions Committee makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in the 1988 Sanctions List.
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MOHAMMAD YAQOUB
Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee's website
23 February 2001 - 12:00pm
Reason for listing
Mohammad Yaqoub was listed on 23 February 2001 as Head of the Bakhtar Information Agency (BIA) of the Taliban regime so falling within the provisions of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) of the United Nations Security Council regarding acts and activities of the Taliban authorities.
Additional information
As of 2009, Mohammad Yaqoub was a leading Taliban member in the Yousef Khel District of the Paktika Province. He has been a member of the Taliban Cultural Commission.