Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/887 of 28 April 2023 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma

28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/21 DECISIONS COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2023/887 of 28 April 2023 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma 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 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/184/CFSP(1). (2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2013/184/CFSP and in view of the continuing grave situation in Myanmar/Burma, including actions undermining democracy as well as serious human rights violations, the restrictive measures in place should be renewed for 92 persons and 17 entities until 30 April 2024, and until 29 October 2023in respect of one person and one entity. (3) Based on the updated information received, the entries for 24 persons and one entity included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2013/184/CFSP should be amended. (4) Decision 2013/184/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Decision 2013/184/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) Article 12 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 12 This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2024. With regard to entry 84, concerning one person, and entry 17, concerning one entity, in the Annex, the measures in Articles 5(1) and 6(1) shall apply until 29 October 2023. 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 is amended in accordance with 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. (1) Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma (OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 75).L 113 I/22 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023 Done at Brussels, 28 April 2023. For the Council The President J. ROSWALLANNEX The Annex to Decision 2013/184/CFSP (‘List of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Articles 5(1) and 6(1)’) is amended as follows: (1) the entries for the following 24 persons in the list headed ‘A. Natural persons referred to in Articles 5(1) and 6(1)’ are replaced by the following: Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing ‘4. Aung Aung Gender: male; Lieutenant General Aung Aung has been the Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations 2 since 25.6.2018 October 2022. He is the former Commander of the South Western Command of the Myanmar Military identification number: Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and the former Commander of the 33rd Light Infantry Division of the BC 23750 Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). In that context, he is responsible for the atrocities and serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine State in the second half of 2017 by the 33rd Light Infantry Division. Those include unlawful killings, sexual violence and the systematic burning of Rohingya houses and buildings. 7. Thant Zin Oo Gender: male Thant Zin Oo was the Commander of the 8th Security Police Battalion. In that context, he is 25.6.2018 responsible for the atrocities and serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine State in the second half of 2017 by the 8th Security Police Battalion. The serious human rights violations include unlawful killings and systematic burning of Rohingya houses and buildings. Those violations were conducted in conjunction with and in direct support of the 33rd Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) led by Lieutenant (formerly Brigadier) General Aung Aung. Thant Zin Oo is therefore associated with listed person, Lieutenant General Aung Aung. 10. Khin Hlaing Date of birth: 2 May 1968; Lieutenant General Khin Hlaing has been the Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations 4 21.12.2018 since October 2022. He is the former Triangle Region Commander of the Myanmar Armed Forces Gender: male (Tatmadaw). He is the former Commander of the 99th Light Infantry Division (LID) and he was the Commander of the North-eastern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). As the Commander of the 99th LID he oversaw military operations carried out in Shan State in 2016 and early 2017. In that context, he is responsible for the atrocities and serious human rights violations committed against ethnic minority villagers in Shan State in the second half of 2016 by the 99th LID. Those include unlawful killings, forced detention and destruction of villages. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/23Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 18. Sein Win Date of birth: 24 July 1956; Lieutenant General Sein Win is a member of Tatmadaw and former Minister of Defence (between 22.3.2021 24 August 2015and 1 February 2021). Since February 2021 (until at least September 2022), he has Place of birth: Pyin Oo Lwin, been the chair of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization. Myanmar/Burma; On 1 February 2021, he participated in a National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) meeting Nationality: Myanmar; with the other Tatmadaw members. The NDSC meeting was unconstitutional as it did not include its Gender: male civilian members. During that meeting, Myint Swe was declared Acting President. Myint Swe then declared a state of emergency and handed over legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing. The procedure for declaring the state of emergency was breached as, under the Constitution, only the President has the authority to declare a state of emergency. By his participation in the NDSC meeting during which it was decided to declare the state of emergency and to hand over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Sein Win contributed to setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and to overthrowing the democratically elected government. Therefore he is responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. As Minister of Defence from 24 August 2015to 1 February 2021, Sein Win is responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population. 20. Mya Tun Oo Date of birth: 4or 5 May 1961; General Mya Tun Oo is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was appointed 22.3.2021 Minister of Defence on 1 February 2021and is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Nationality: Myanmar; On 1 February 2023, he was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister. Gender: male On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government L 113 I/24 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing from fulfilling its mandate. Mya Tun Oo participated in the meeting of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on 31 January 2022, which extended the state of emergency until 31 July 2022. As member of the NDSC and SAC, General Mya Tun Oo has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. As member of the SAC, General Mya Tun Oo is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. Furthermore, as Minister of Defence, Mya Tun Oo bears responsibility for the attacks by the military forces in Kayah State on 25 December 2021killing more than 30 people, including children and humanitarian staff, and mass killings and torture of civilians throughout Myanmar. As Minister of Defence, General Mya Tun Oo is moreover responsible for the bombardments, air raids, and other instances of large-scale violence that have been carried out by the Myanmar armed forces during 2022. Therefore, he is responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma. In 2018, the United Nations as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Mya Tun Oo was Joint Chief of Staff of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), the third most senior position in the Tatmadaw, from August 2016 until his appointment as Minister of Defence. In that capacity, he oversaw military operations carried out in Rakhine State and coordinated the various armed forces, including the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the use of artillery. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/25Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 23. Maung Maung Date of birth: 23 July 1964; General Maung Maung Kyaw is a former member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He 22.3.2021 Kyaw retired in January 2022. He was a member of the State Administration Council (SAC) until February Nationality: Myanmar; 2023. He previously served as Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Air Force between 2018 and Gender: male January 2022. On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in- Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. As member of the SAC, General Maung Maung Kyaw has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. As a former member of the SAC, General Maung Maung Kyaw was directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. Furthermore, in his former capacity as the head of the Myanmar Air Force, he was directly responsible for the bombings in Kayah State in December 2021, targeting the civilian population and causing a high number of casualties. Therefore, he is responsible for serious human rights violations. L 113 I/26 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 25. Than Hlaing Date of birth: 1965; Lieutenant General Than Hlaing is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He served 22.3.2021 as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Chief of Police from 2 February 2021until May 2022. Nationality: Myanmar; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Gender: male Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. Appointed by the SAC, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing is engaged in actions and policies undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, police forces acting under the authority of Lieutenant General Than Hlaing have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, carrying out arbitrary arrests and detaining opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. As former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was directly responsible for decision making concerning repressive policies and violent actions committed by police against peaceful demonstrators and is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/27Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 26. Mahn Nyein Maung Member of State Administrative Mahn Nyein Maung is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). 19.4.2021 Council; (a.k.a. P’do, Phado On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Man Nyein Maung) Date of birth: c. 1947; Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Place of birth: Maungdaw, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on Myanmar; 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Nationality: Myanmar; Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government Gender: male from fulfilling its mandate. As a member of the SAC, Mahn Nyein Maung has been directly involved in and responsible for decision making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Mahn Nyein Maung is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. L 113 I/28 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 27. Thein Nyunt Member of State Administrative Thein Nyunt is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 2023, he also 19.4.2021 Council; Chairman of New serves on the SAC’s Central Advisory Body. National Democracy Party On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min (NNDP); Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on Date of birth: 26 December 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, 1944; Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Place of birth: Kawkareik (Karen Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the State) Myanmar/Burma; SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government Nationality: Myanmar; from fulfilling its mandate. ID number: 12/THAGAKA As a member of the SAC, Thein Nyunt has been directly involved in and responsible for decision (NAING)012432; making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Gender: male Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Thein Nyunt is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/29Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 28. Khin Maung Swe Member of State Administrative Khin Maung Swe is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 2023, he 19.4.2021 Council; Chairman of National also serves on the SAC’s Central Advisory Body. Democratic Force party (NDF); On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Date of birth: 24 July 1942; Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Place of birth: Ngathaingchaung, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on Pathein District, 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Myanmar/Burma; Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the Nationality: Myanmar; SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. Gender: male As a member of the SAC, Khin Maung Swe has been directly involved in and responsible for decision- making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Khin Maung Swe is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. L 113 I/30 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 29. Aye Nu Sein Member of State Administrative Aye Nu Sein is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 2023, she also 19.4.2021 Council; Vice-chair of the Arakan serves on the SAC’s Central Advisory Body. National Party; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Date of birth: 24 March 1957; Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Place of birth: Sittwe, Rakhine Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on State, Myanmar/Burma; 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Nationality: Myanmar; Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government Gender: female from fulfilling its mandate. As a member of the SAC, Aye Nu Sein has been directly involved in and responsible for decision- making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Aye Nu Sein is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/31Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 30. Jeng Phang Naw Member of State Administrative Jeng Phang Naw Htaung is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 19.4.2021 Htaung Council; 2023, he also serves as Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs. Nationality: Myanmar; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on Gender: male 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. As a member of the SAC, Jeng Phang Naw Htaung has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Jeng Phang Naw Htaung is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. L 113 I/32 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 32. Sai Long Hseng Member of State Administrative Sai Long Hseng is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 2023, he 19.4.2021 Council; also serves on the SAC’s Central Advisory Body. Date of birth: 18 April 1947; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on Place of birth: Kengtung, 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Myanmar/Burma; Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on Nationality: Myanmar; 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the Citizenship verification card: SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government Katana (Naing) 0052495; from fulfilling its mandate. NRC Number: 13/KATANA (N)- As a member of the SAC, Sai Long Hseng has been directly involved in and responsible for decision- 005249; making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the Gender: male rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Sai Long Hseng is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/33Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 33. Saw Daniel Member of State Administrative Saw Daniel is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 2023, he also 19.4.2021 Council; serves on the SAC’s Central Advisory Body. Date of birth: 25 November On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min 1957; Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Place of birth: Loikaw (Kayah Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on State) Myanmar/Burma; 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Nationality: Myanmar; Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government Gender: male from fulfilling its mandate. As a member of the SAC, Saw Daniel has been directly involved in and responsible for decision- making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Saw Daniel is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. L 113 I/34 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 34. Dr Banyar Aung Member of State Administrative Banyar Aung Moe is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). Since 1 February 2023, he 19.4.2021 Moe Council; also serves on the SAC’s Central Advisory Body. Date of birth: 14.8.1947; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on Nationality: Myanmar; 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Gender: male; Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the National ID: Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the 10RAMANAN202348 SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. As a member of the SAC, Banyar Aung Moe has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared. As a member of the SAC, Banyar Aung Moe is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/35Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 35. U Chit Naing Date of birth: December 1948; U Chit Naing was the Minister of Union Government heading the Ministry of Union Government 19.4.2021 Office from 1 August 2021until 18 August 2022. He was the Minister for Information from (a.k.a. Sate Pyin Place of birth: Kyee Nee Village, 2 February 2021to 31 July 2021. He was appointed by the Chairman of the State Administrative Nyar) Chauk Township, Magway Council (SAC) that took over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State as of Region, Myanmar/Burma; 2 February 2021. As Minister for Information, he was responsible for state-owned media (MWD, Nationality: Myanmar; MRTV, Myanmar Alin, Kyemon and Global New Light of Myanmar newspapers, as well as the Myanmar News Agency (MNA) and Myanmar Digital News), and thus for the broadcasting and Gender: male; publication of official news. During his term as Minister for Information, the newspapers were filled Address: No 150, Yadanar Street, with pro-military articles and he is therefore responsible for junta propaganda and spreading Yadanar Housing (near Tine Yin disinformation through state media that are not reporting accurately. He is directly responsible for Thar Village), Tharkayta decisions that led to the crackdown on Myanmar media. This includes directives, which ordered Township, Yangon, Myanmar independent media not to use the words “coup”, “military regime” and “junta”, and which has seen five local news outlets banned in the country. In his previous positions as member of the government, his actions, policies and activities undermined democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. 38. Win Shein Date of birth: 31 July 1957; Win Shein is the Deputy Prime Minister, since 1 February 2023, and the Minister for Planning and 21.6.2021 Finance in the Union Government, since 1 February 2021, appointed by Commander-in-Chief Min (a.k.a. U Win Shein) Place of birth: Mandalay, Aung Hlaing. Myanmar/Burma; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Nationality: Myanmar; Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on Gender: male; 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency and Passport number: transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. DM001478 (Myanmar/Burma) issued 10 September 2012, By accepting his nomination as Minister for Planning and Finance and as Deputy Prime Minister of expires 9 September 2022; the Union Government, and through his important role in the economic policies of the regime, Win Shein is responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. National ID: 12DAGANA011336 L 113 I/36 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 40. Tin Aung San Date of birth: 16 October 1960; Admiral Tin Aung San is the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy. He has also served as the 21.6.2021 Minister of Transport and Communication since 3 February 2021, and as Deputy Prime Minister Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; since 1 February 2023. He is a member of the State Administration Council (SAC). Gender: male; On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min National ID: 12/La Ma Na (N) Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 89 489 8 November 2020and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. As a Government Minister of Transport and Communication, he is responsible for communication and networks and thus makes decisions and implements policies that define the freedom of access to data online. Since he took over the ministry, there have been numerous shutdowns and deliberate slowdowns of the internet, as well as orders for providers to prevent Facebook, Twitter and Instagram online. In January 2022, a new draft of the cyber security bill was circulated, which allows for the abuse of surveillance technology in order to monitor and target individuals, and thus to suppress their freedom of expression as well as access to information. He is therefore directly responsible for limiting press freedom and access to information online, as well as for violating the right to privacy of the Myanmar people. In so doing, he is undermining democracy and rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Being a member of the SAC, Tin Aung San has been directly involved in and responsible for decision making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. He is also directly responsible for the repressive decisions taken by the SAC, including legislation that violates human rights and limits the freedoms of the citizens of Myanmar, and for the serious human rights violations committed by the Myanmar security forces. 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/37Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 41. Thida Oo Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; Thida Oo has been the Attorney-General of the Union of Myanmar since 2 February 2021, when she 21.6.2021 was appointed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) Min Aung (a.k.a. Daw Thida Gender: female Hlaing. She is a member of the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). Oo) On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020and overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the State Administration Council (SAC) was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. In July 2022, Oo took part in the case brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which she testified against the accusation of genocide of the Rohingya population and defended the junta. Thida Oo has been part of the government that emerged from the coup since its first day, using the power granted by the 2010 Attorney General of the Union Law to pursue politically motivated trials and subsequent arbitrary detention and to act as an enabling force for the abuses committed by the military regime. She is therefore engaged in actions and policies undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. L 113 I/38 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 44. Aung Naing Oo Date of birth: 13 October 1962 Aung Naing Oo has been the Minister of Commerce since 19 August 2022. He was the minister for 21.2.2022 or 9 June 1969; Investment and Foreign Economic Relations from 2 February 2021until 18 August 2022. He was appointed by the State Administrative Council (SAC), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; which took over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State as of 2 February 2021. Place of birth: Kyaukse, As Government Minister, he forms part of the military regime which seized power during a military Mandalay, Myanmar/Burma; coup and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma. As Minister for Investment and Gender: male; Foreign Economic Relations, he was in charge of facilitating business and investments in Myanmar/Burma and therefore contributes to securing the financial needs of the military regime. Address: L 103, Kenyeikthar Lane In his statements and acts, he has publicly supported the coup and the military regime, including by 6, FMI city, Yangon, stating that the international media exaggerated the crisis and also insisting that the civil Myanmar/Burma; disobedience movement is coming to an end. Additionally, he barred executives of foreign Passport number: DM002656; telecommunications firms from leaving the country without permission and dismissed protesting civil servants from the Ministry in February 2021. Therefore, his actions, policies and activities National ID: 7/PaKhaNa (Naing) undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and he is engaged in actions that 13345; 5/SaKaNa (Naing) threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. 017289 46. Thet Thet Khine Date of birth: 19 August 1967; Thet Thet Khine has been the Minister of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement since 4 February 21.2.2022 2021. She was appointed by the State Administrative Council (SAC), led by Commander-in-Chief Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; Min Aung Hlaing, which took over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State as of Place of birth: Mogok, 2 February 2021. Myanmar/Burma; She has repeatedly supported the coup publicly. As Government Minister, she forms part of the Gender: female; military regime which seized power during a military coup and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma. In her statements and acts, she has publicly supported the coup and the military Address:127A Dhamazadei regime, including her statement that the military staged the coup in response to electoral fraud. Road, Kamayut, Yangon, Additionally, she dismissed that the military committed genocide against the Rohingya population. Myanmar/Burma; Therefore, she is engaged in and provides support to actions and policies undermining democracy Passport number: and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as actions that threaten the peace, security and MB132403 (Myanmar/Burma) stability of Myanmar/Burma. issued 7 May 2015, expires 6 May 2020; National ID: 9MAKANAN034200 28.4.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 113 I/39Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing 64. Ni Lin Aung Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; Major General Ni Lin Aung has been working in the Eastern Central Command since August 2022. 21.2.2022 He is the former Commander of the Eastern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Gender: male Part of the jurisdiction of the Eastern Command is the State of Kayah. In an attack on 24 December 2021near Moso village in Phruso township, Karenni (Kayah) State, at least 35 persons were killed, among them civilians, children and two humanitarian aid workers of the NGO Save the Children. The Tatmadaw is held responsible for the attack. In his position as Commander of the Eastern Command, Major (formerly Brigadier) General Ni Lin Aung directly commanded the units in the State of Kayah, including those responsible for that massacre. Major General Ni Lin Aung is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. 65. Aung Zaw Aye Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; Lieutenant General Aung Zaw Aye has been the Shan State chief minister since February 2023. He is 21.2.2022 the former Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations No 2 of the Myanmar Armed Forces (a.k.a. U Aung Zaw Gender: male (Tatmadaw). Aye) In a military attack on 24 December 2021near Moso village in Phruso township, Karenni (Kayah) State, at least 35 persons were killed, among them civilians, children and two humanitarian aid workers of the NGO Save the Children. The Tatmadaw is held responsible for the attack. In his position as commander of the Bureau of Special Operations 2, Lt. Gen. Aung Zaw Aye was in command of the Eastern Command, which directly commands the military units active in the State of Kayah, including those responsible for that massacre. Lt. Gen. Aung Zaw Aye is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma. 71. U Than Swe Date of birth: 1957 or 1965; U Than Swe has been the Union Foreign Minister since February 2023. He is the former Chair of the 8.11.2022’ Anti-Corruption Commission, appointed by the State Administrative Council (SAC) from 19 August (a.k.a. Than Swe) Nationality: Myanmar/Burma; 2022until February 2023. Gender: male The Anti-Corruption Commission, then under U Than Swe’s leadership, has implemented policies with the aim of legitimising the military coup, including its involvement in proceedings against democratically elected leaders, such as bringing corruption charges against State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Therefore, in his capacity as Chair of the Anti-Corruption Commission, U Than Swe was engaged in activities and policies that undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. L 113 I/40 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.4.2023(2) the entry for the following entity in the list headed ‘B. Legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Article 6(1)’ is replaced by the following: Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing ‘5. Forest Products Address: Forest Products Joint Venture Corporation Limited (FPJVC) operates in the timber industry in 21.6.2021’ Joint Venture Myanmar processing teak and hard wood. Despite being a public company, FPJVC is controlled by 422/426, Rm 2, 2nd Flr, Strand Corporation the State, which (i) holds the majority of FPJVC’s shares through the Ministry of Natural Resources Rd., Corner of Botahtaung Limited and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) (10 %) and the state-owned Myanma Timber Enterprise Pagoda St., FJVC Center, Ward (4), (MTE) (45 %), and (ii) has the right to appoint the majority of the members of the Board of Directors BTHG; of FPJVC (with three members appointed by each of MONREC and MTE, respectively, out of 11 52/66, Rm 2, 3rd Flr, Botahtaung members). Pagoda St., Lower Block, On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Aung Hlaing, seized power from the civilian legitimate Government in a coup d’état and established Myanmar; the State Administration Council (SAC) to exercise the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the Type of entity: Joint Venture; State. On 2 February 2021, the military regime appointed a new cabinet, including a new minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC). Through the SAC and the new Place of registration: Myanmar; cabinet, the military regime acquired control over and benefits from state-owned enterprises, Phone number: 01-9010742; including FPJVC. FPJVC is thus controlled by and generates revenue for the Tatmadaw, therefore 01-9010744; 09-443250050; contributing to its capabilities to carry out activities undermining democracy and the rule of law. 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