US State Department announces five additions to global terrorist list

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced the addition of five alleged Islamist militants to its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list.

The US State Department on Friday announced the addition of five alleged Islamist militants to its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list, requiring the blocking of any ownership or interests in American properties they hold. The designations also expose to possible US sanctions individuals or foreign financial institutions who engage in certain transactions with the five.