State Designates Mohamed Lahbous a Global Terrorist

The State Department on Aug. 7 declared Mohamed Lahbous, also known as Lahbous Mohamed, also known as Mohamed Ennouini, also known as Hassan, also known as Hocine, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The department publicizes the decision on Aug. 21. The declaration provides the ability to block Lahbous’ interests without prior notice. The State Department said Lahbous committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.