UN adds radical cleric Awlaki to terror list; will freeze his assets, ban travel

UN adds radical cleric Awlaki to terror list

WASHINGTON — The United Nations has added U.S.-born radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki to its terrorist list, forcing member countries to freeze his assets and ban his travel.

Al-Awlaki has taken on a greater role with al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula as a recruiter, trainer and planner. He also played a key part in recent terror attacks in America including the failed Christmas Day attempt to take down a Detroit-bound passenger jet.

The U.N. move follows similar actions by the U.S. Treasury last week. Al-Awlaki is believed to be in hiding in Yemen.