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Uzbekistan 15/06/2024 The US impose sanctions against three citizens of Uzbekistan associated with ISIS
The US impose sanctions against three citizens of Uzbekistan associated with ISIS

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The United States, in coordination with Turkish authorities, imposed sanctions against four individuals associated with the activities of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group.

According to the US Treasury, three citizens of Uzbekistan and one native of Russia were included in this list.

Among them is Uzbek citizen Muhammadyusuf Alisher Ugly Mirzoev, who, according to the United States, participated in the creation of an ISIS-linked training camp in mid-2023.

Another Uzbek citizen, Muhammad Ibrohimjon Niyazov, was identified as a supporter of the ISIS smuggling network and provided administrative and logistical support to ISIS members in Turkey.

Also subject to sanctions was Uzbek citizen Olimkhon Mahmudjon Ugly Ismailov, who lives in Uzbekistan and is a member of an ISIS-linked smuggling network.

Russian-born Adam Khamirzaev was added to the Specially Designated List of Global Terrorists (SDGT) as the leader of ISIS in Georgia. Sanctions have also been imposed against him.

All property and assets of these individuals located in the United States or under the control of US citizens are blocked, the statement said.

Turkish authorities also took “internal measures” against Khamirzaev and members of this network.

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