Date: 2020-10-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1585 of 29 October 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi
**Executive Summary:**
Council Decision CFSP 2020/1585 amends Decision CFSP 2015/1763 regarding restrictive measures concerning the situation in Burundi. The restrictive measures have been renewed until October 31, 2021. The decision also amends information pertaining to two natural persons listed in the Annex.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Amendment of Decision CFSP 2015/1763:**
* Article 6, paragraph 2 is replaced, extending the application of the Decision until October 31, 2021.
* The Annex to Decision CFSP 2015/1763 is amended as specified in the Annex to this Decision.
* **Annex Amendment:**
* Entries 1 and 2 under the "List of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Articles 1 and 2" in the Annex to Decision CFSP 2015/1763 are replaced with updated information.
* **Godefroid BIZIMANA:** Listed with identifying information and grounds for designation related to undermining democracy through disproportionate use of force.
* **Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA:** Listed with identifying information and grounds for designation related to obstructing the search for a political solution in Burundi.
* **Entry into Force:**
* This Decision will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **European Union:**
* Impact: The EU is responsible for implementing and enforcing the restrictive measures outlined in the amended decision.
* Action Required: Ensure the updated restrictive measures are applied and enforced until October 31, 2021.
* **Listed Individuals (Godefroid BIZIMANA and Gervais NDIRAKOBUCA):**
* Impact: Subject to restrictive measures, which may include asset freezes and travel bans, due to their designation for undermining democracy and obstructing political solutions in Burundi.
* Action Required: Comply with the imposed restrictive measures.
* **Member States of the European Union:**
* Impact: Obligated to implement the restrictive measures within their jurisdiction.
* Action Required: Enforce the restrictive measures against the listed individuals, including asset freezes and travel bans.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: The supranational organization enacting the policy decision.
Council of the European Union: The specific body within the European Union adopting the decision.
Burundi: The country subject to the restrictive measures outlined in the decision.
Decision CFSP 2015/1763: The original Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi, which is being amended and renewed.
Godefroid Bizimana: A Burundian individual subject to restrictive measures due to his alleged role in undermining democracy.
Gervais Ndirakobuca: A Burundian individual subject to restrictive measures due to his alleged role in obstructing a political solution and human rights violations.
Brussels: The city where the Council Decision was adopted.
President Nkurunziza: Former President of Burundi whose presidential candidacy led to protests.
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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1585
of 29 October 2020
amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in
Burundi
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 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763(1) concerning restrictive measures in view of
the situation in Burundi.
(2) On the basis of a review of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, the restrictive measures should be renewed until
31 October 2021 and the information concerning two natural persons should be amended.
(3) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 is amended as follows:
(1) the second paragraph of Article 6 is replaced by the following:
‘This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2021.’;
(2) the Annex is amended as 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, 29 October 2020.
For the Council
The President
M. ROTH
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 of 1 October 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi (OJ L 257,
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ANNEX
In the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, entries 1 and 2 under the heading ‘List of natural and legal persons, entities
and bodies referred to in Articles 1 and 2’ are replaced by the following:
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation
‘1. Godefroid BIZIMANA Gender: Male “Chargé de missions de la Présidence” and former Deputy
DOB: 23.4.1968 Director-General of the National Police. On 31 December
POB: Nyagaseke, Mabayi, 2019, Mr Bizimana was promoted to the rank of Chief
Cibitoke Police Commissioner. Responsible for undermining
Burundian nationality. democracy by making operational decisions that have led
Passport number: to a disproportionate use of force and acts of violent
DP0001520 repression towards peaceful demonstrations that started on
26 April 2015 following the announcement of the
presidential candidacy of President Nkurunziza.
2. Gervais Gender: Male Minister of the Interior, Community Development and
NDIRAKOBUCA alias DOB: 1.8.1970 Public Security as of June 2020. Former head of Cabinet of
NDAKUGARIKA Burundian nationality. the Presidential Administration (Présidence) responsible for
Passport number: matters relating to the National Police between May 2013
DP0000761 and November 2019, and former Director-General of the
National Intelligence Service between November 2019 and
June 2020. Responsible for obstructing the search for a
political solution in Burundi by issuing instructions that led
to a disproportionate use of force, acts of violence, acts of
repression and violations of international human rights law
against protestors demonstrating from 26 April 2015
onwards, following the announcement of the presidential
candidacy of President Nkurunziza, including on 26, 27
and 28 April 2015 in the Nyakabiga and Musaga districts of
Bujumbura.’