In accordance with paragraph 20 of resolution 2160 (2014), the 1988 Sanctions Committee makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in the 1988 Sanctions List.
Ehsanullah Sarfida Hesamuddin Akhundzada was listed on 23 February 2001 as Deputy Minister of Security (Intelligence) of the Taliban regime so falling within the provisions of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) of the United Nations Security Council regarding acts and activities of the Taliban authorities.
Ehsanullah Sarfida Hesamuddin Akhundzada was also Chairman of the Taliban's Central Bank. Later, he was appointed the Taliban's Administrator of Captured Provinces. Ehsanullah Sarfida was a member of the Taliban Inner Shura.
Ehsanullah Sarfida Hesamuddin Akhundzada was an Al-Qaida (QDe.004 on the Al-Qaida Sanctions List) affiliate who provided support to the Taliban in the form of weapons and money. He was the district chief of Marja, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as at mid-2007.