Date: 2019-01-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/86 of 21 January 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons
Executive Summary:
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/86 amends Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons. The decision, made on January 21, 2019, adds nine individuals and one entity to the list of those subject to restrictive measures. This action is in response to the continued threat posed by the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment to Decision CFSP 2018/1544:**
* The Annex to Decision CFSP 2018/1544 is amended.
* Nine persons and one entity are added to the list in the Annex.
* **Listed Natural Persons:**
* Tariq Yasmina: Liaison officer between the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) and the Presidential Palace, involved in the use and preparations for the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime.
* Khaled Nasri: Director of Institute 1000 of the SSRC, responsible for developing and producing computer and electronic systems for Syria's chemical weapons program.
* Walid Zughaib: Director of Institute 2000 of the SSRC, responsible for mechanical development and production for Syria's chemical weapons program.
* Firas Ahmed: Director of the Security Office of Institute 1000 of the SSRC, involved in transferring and concealing chemical weapons related materials.
* Said Said: Significant figure in Institute 3000/6000/5000 of the SSRC, responsible for developing and producing Syria's chemical weapons.
* Anatoliy CHEPIGA: GRU Officer, involved in the possession, transport and use of Novichok in Salisbury on 4 March 2018.
* Alexander MISHKIN: GRU Officer, involved in the possession, transport and use of Novichok in Salisbury on 4 March 2018.
* Vladimir Stepanovich ALEXSEYEV: First Deputy Head of the GRU, responsible for the possession, transport and use of Novichok in Salisbury on 4 March 2018.
* Igor Olegovich KOSTYUKOV: Head of the GRU, responsible for the possession, transport and use of Novichok in Salisbury on 4 March 2018.
* **Listed Legal Persons, Entities, and Bodies:**
* Scientific Studies and Research Centre SSRC: The Syrian regime's principal entity for the development of chemical weapons.
Impact Analysis:
* **Listed Individuals and Entity:**
* Impact: Subject to restrictive measures as outlined in Decision CFSP 2018/1544, including potential asset freezes and travel bans.
* Action Required: Compliance with the restrictive measures; legal avenues for challenging the listing, if available.
* **EU Member States:**
* Impact: Required to implement the restrictive measures against the listed individuals and entity.
* Action Required: Update national legislation and enforcement procedures to reflect the amended list; ensure that competent authorities are aware of and comply with the changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Council Decision CFSP 2018/1544: A Council Decision concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons, adopted on 15 October 2018.
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: A high-ranking official responsible for the European Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy.
Brussels: The location where the decision was made.
Scientific Studies and Research Centre SSRC: The Syrian regime's principal entity for the development of chemical weapons.
Syria: A country in the Middle East, relevant due to the chemical weapons program.
Novichok: A toxic nerve agent used in Salisbury.
Salisbury: A city in England, where the nerve agent Novichok was used.
L 18 I/10 EN Official Journal of the European Union 21.1.2019
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/86
of 21 January 2019
amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and
use of chemical weapons
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 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 15 October 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 (1).
(2) In view of the continued threat posed by the proliferation and use of chemical weapons, nine persons and one
entity should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies in Annex to Decision (CFSP)
2018/1544.
(3) Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 21 January 2019.
For the Council
The President
F. MOGHERINI
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 of 15 October 2018 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical
weapons (OJ L 259, 16.10.2018, p. 25).21.1.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 18 I/11
ANNEX
The following persons and entities are added to the list set out in Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544:
‘A. NATURAL PERSONS
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation Date of listing
1. Tariq YASMINA a.k.a.: Tarq Yasmina Tariq Yasmina acts as the liaison officer between the 21.1.2019
Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) and
the Presidential Palace, and, as such, is involved in
Gender: male;
the use and preparations for the use of chemical
Title: Colonel; weapons by the Syrian regime.
Nationality: Syrian
2. Khaled NASRI a.k.a.: Mohammed Khaled Nasri; Khaled Nasri is the Director of Institute 1000, the 21.1.2019
Haled Natsri; division of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre
(SSRC) responsible for developing and producing
computer and electronic systems for Syria's chemical
Gender: male; weapons programme.
Title: Head of Institute 1000 of
the SSRC;
Nationality: Syrian
3. Walid ZUGHAIB a.k.a.: Zughib, Zgha'ib, Zughayb; Walid Zughaib is the Director of Institute 2000, the 21.1.2019
division of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre
(SSRC) responsible for mechanical development and
Title: Doctor, Head of Institute
production for Syria's chemical weapons pro
2000 of the SSRC;
gramme.
Gender: male;
Nationality: Syrian
4. Firas AHMED a.k.a.: Ahmad; Firas Ahmed is the Director of the Security Office of 21.1.2019
Institute 1000, the division of the Scientific Studies
Title: Colonel, Head of Security
and Research Centre (SSRC) responsible for develop
Office at Institute 1000 of the
ing and producing computer and electronic systems
SSRC;
for Syria's chemical weapons programme. He was
Gender: male; involved in transferring and concealing chemical
weapons related materials following Syria's accession
Date of birth: 21 January 1967;
to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Nationality: Syrian
5. Said SAID a.k.a.: Saeed, Sa'id Sa'id, Said Said is a significant figure in Institute 3000 21.1.2019
a.k.a Institute 6000 a.k.a. Institute 5000, the division
Title: Doctor, member of Institute
of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC)
3000 (a.k.a. institute 6000 a.k.a.
that is responsible for developing and producing
Institute 5000) of the SSRC;
Syria's chemical weapons.
Gender: male;
Date of birth: 11 December 1955
6. Anatoliy Анатолий Владимирович ЧЕПИГА, GRU Officer Anatoliy Chepiga (a.k.a. Ruslan 21.1.2019
Vladimirovich a.k.a.: Ruslan BOSHIROV Boshirov) possessed, transported and then, during
CHEPIGA the weekend of 4 March 2018, in Salisbury, used
Gender: male;
a toxic nerve agent (“Novichok”). On 5 September
Dates of birth: 5 April 1979; 2018, the UK Crown Prosecution Service charged
12 Apr 1978; Ruslan Boshirov for conspiracy to murder Sergei
Places of Birth: Nikolaevka, Amur Skripal; for the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal,
Oblast, Russia; Dushanbe, Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey; for the use and posses
Tajikistan sion of Novichok; and for causing grievous bodily
harm with intent to Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey.L 18 I/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 21.1.2019
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation Date of listing
7. Alexander Александр Евгеньевич МИШКИН, GRU Officer Alexander Mishkin (a.k.a. Alexander 21.1.2019
Yevgeniyevich a.k.a.: Alexander PETROV Petrov) possessed, transported and then, during the
MISHKIN weekend of 4 March 2018, in Salisbury, used a toxic
Gender: male;
nerve agent (“Novichok”). On 5 September 2018, the
Date of birth:13 July 1979; UK Crown Prosecution Service charged Alexander
Places of Birth: Loyga, Russia; Petrov for conspiracy to murder Sergei Skripal; for
Kotlas, Russia the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal, Yulia Skripal
and Nick Bailey; for the use and possession of
Novichok; and for causing grievous bodily harm
with intent to Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey.
8. Vladimir Владимир Степанович АЛЕКСЕЕВ Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev is the First Deputy 21.1.2019
Stepanovich Head of the GRU (a.k.a. GU). Given his senior leader
Gender: male;
ALEXSEYEV ship role in the GRU, Alexseyev is responsible for
Title: First Deputy Head of the the possession, transport and use in Salisbury during
GRU the weekend of 4 March 2018 of the toxic nerve
agent “Novichok” by officers from the GRU.
9. Igor Olegovich Игорь Олегович КОСТЮКОВ Igor Olegovich Kostyukov, given his senior leader 21.1.2019
KOSTYUKOV ship role as First Deputy Head of the GRU (a.k.a.
Gender: male;
GU) at that time, is responsible for the possession,
Title: Head of the GRU transport and use in Salisbury during the weekend
of 4 March 2018 of the toxic nerve agent “Novi
chok” by officers from the GRU.
B. LEGAL PERSONS, ENTITIES AND BODIES
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation Date of listing
1. Scientific Studies a.k.a.: Centre d'Études et de The Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) is 21.1.2019’
and Research Recherches Scientifiques (CERS), the Syrian regime's principal entity for the develop
Centre (SSRC) Centre de Recherche de Kaboun ment of chemical weapons.
Address: The SSRC is responsible for the development and
production of chemical weapons, as well as the
Barzeh Street,
missiles to deliver them, operating at a number of
Po Box 4470,
sites in Syria.
Damascus