State Designates Five Individuals Global Terrorists Over Militant Activities

The State Department slapped a Global Terrorist label on five individuals over involvement in militant activities in Pakistan and other places worldwide. Hakimullah Mehsud (here), Khan Said (here), Qari Hussain (here), Ramzi Mawafi (here) and Sangeen Zadran (here) all now face U.S. sanctions. The designations include prohibitions against knowingly providing, attempting or conspiring to provide material support or resources or engaging in transactions with those designated. The designations also freeze all property and interests of the individuals and entities in the U.S. or in the control of U.S. citizens.