**Summary:**
Council Decision CFSP 2018/1611, issued on October 25, 2018, amends Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea. The key changes are:
1. **Extension of Restrictive Measures:** The restrictive measures outlined in Decision 2010/638/CFSP have been extended until October 27, 2019. The decision will be under constant review and may be renewed or amended if the Council deems its objectives unmet.
2. **Amendment to Annex:** The annex to Decision 2010/638/CFSP, which lists individuals subject to restrictive measures, has been replaced. The listed individuals (Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, Colonel Moussa Tigboro Camara, Colonel Dr. Abdoulaye Chrif Diaby, Lieutenant Aboubacar Chrif alias Toumba Diakite, and Colonel Jean-Claude Pivi alias Coplan) are identified by the International Commission of Inquiry as responsible for the events of September 28, 2009, in Guinea.
3. **Military Rank Update**: Information concerning the military rank of two of the persons listed in the Annex to Decision 2010/638 CFSP has been updated.
This Decision entered into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
Council Decision CFSP 2018/1611: A Council Decision of the European Union concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea, specifically amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP.
Republic of Guinea: A country in West Africa against which the European Union has imposed restrictive measures.
Decision 2010/638/CFSP: A Council Decision of the European Union concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The chief representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy.
Brussels: The city where the Council Decision was done.
Captain Moussa Dadis Camara: A person identified by the International Commission of Inquiry as responsible for the 28 September 2009 events in Guinea and subject to restrictive measures.
International Commission of Inquiry: An investigative body that identified individuals responsible for the 28 September 2009 events in Guinea.
26.10.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 268/47
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1611
of 25 October 2018
amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/638/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against
the Republic of Guinea.
(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/638/CFSP, those restrictive measures should be extended until
27 October 2019.
(3) Information concerning the military rank of two of the persons listed in the Annex to Decision 2010/638/CFSP
should be updated.
(4) Decision 2010/638/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision 2010/638/CFSP is amended as follows:
(1) Article 8(2) is replaced by the following:
‘2. This Decision shall apply until 27 October 2019. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed or
amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’;
(2) the Annex to Decision 2010/638/CFSP is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 25 October 2018.
For the Council
The President
J. BOGNER-STRAUSS
(1) Council Decision 2010/638/CFSP of 25 October 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea (OJ L 280,
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ANNEX
‘ANNEX
LIST OF PERSONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 3 AND 4
Name
Identifying information Reasons
(and possible aliases)
1. Captain Moussa Dadis d.o.b.: 1.1.64 or 29.12.68 Person identified by the International Commission of
CAMARA Inquiry as responsible for the 28 September 2009
Pass: R0001318
events in Guinea
2. Colonel Moussa d.o.b.: 1.1.68 Person identified by the International Commission of
Tiégboro CAMARA Inquiry as responsible for the 28 September 2009
Pass: 7190
events in Guinea
3. Colonel Dr. Abdoulaye d.o.b.: 26.2.57 Person identified by the International Commission of
Chérif DIABY Inquiry as responsible for the 28 September 2009
Pass: 13683
events in Guinea
4. Lieutenant Aboubacar Person identified by the International Commission of
Chérif (alias Toumba) Inquiry as responsible for the 28 September 2009
DIAKITÉ events in Guinea
5. Colonel Jean-Claude d.o.b.: 1.1.60 Person identified by the International Commission of
PIVI (alias Coplan) Inquiry as responsible for the 28 September 2009
events in Guinea’