State Designates Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis a Foreign Terrorist Organization, Specially Designated Global Terrorist

The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Treasury Secretary, determined Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis to be a Foreign Terrorist Organization (here) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (here). The designations include prohibitions against knowingly providing, attempting or conspiring to provide material support or resources or engaging in transactions with this entity. The designations also freeze all property and interests of the entity in the U.S. or in the control of U.S. citizens.