Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/3139 of 16 December 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti

Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/3139 16.12.2024 COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/3139 of 16 December 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof, Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 of 25 November 2022 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti (1), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 25 November 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319. (2) On 28 July 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/1574 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319, establishing a dedicated framework for targeted restrictive measures against natural or legal persons, entities or bodies responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti and for actions that undermine democracy or the rule of law in Haiti, as well as against natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them. (3) In its conclusions of 17 October 2024, the European Council stated that it remained extremely concerned about the situation in Haiti. It called for the full deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission to assist the Haitian National Police in combating gang violence and restore the rule of law. The European Council also called for new targeted sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for violence, with the objective of helping to restore peace, security, stability, democracy and the rule of law in Haiti. (4) In view of the worsening political, economic, security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, including the results of the escalating gang violence, the unremitting serious human rights abuses committed by the gangs, and the continuing impunity for the perpetrators, three persons should be added to the list of natural persons subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319. (5) Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 16 December 2024. For the Council The President K. KALLAS (1) OJ L 307, 28.11.2022, p. 135. (2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1574 of 28 July 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti (OJ L 192, 31.7.2023, p. 21). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/3139/oj 1/3ANNEX In Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319, under the heading ‘A. List of natural persons referred to in Article 2a(1) and in Article 3a(1)’, the following table is added: ‘Name Identifying information Statement of reasons Date of listing 1. Jonel CATEL Function: Terre Noire gang leader (affiliated with Jonel Catel is the leader of the Terre Noir gang, which is affiliated with the 16.12.2024 G9 coalition of gangs) G9 coalition of gangs in Haiti. a.k.a. Nationality: Haitian Under his command, the Terre Noir gang is engaged in violence and Johns CATHEL criminal activities in Haiti, including robbery, ransoming, kidnapping, Gender: male extortion, murders and rape. Jonel Catel is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. 2. Gabriel JEAN-PIERRE Function: leader of the GPep coalition of gangs Gabriel Jean-Pierre is the leader of the GPep coalition of gangs in Haiti, 16.12.2024 (affiliated with Brooklyn gang) which is affiliated with Brooklyn gang. a.k.a. Ti-Gabriel; Ti Gabriel; Gabo DOB: 31.03.1984 Under his command, the GPep is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including extortion, destruction of property, kidnap- Nationality: Haitian ping, assassinations and rape. Gender: male Gabriel Jean-Pierre is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. 2/3 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/3139/oj EN OJ L, 16.12.2024‘Name Identifying information Statement of reasons Date of listing 3. Ferdens TILUS Function: Kokorat San Ras gang leader Ferdens Tilus is the leader of the Kokorat San Ras Gang in Haiti (area of 16.12.2024’ Atribonite/NorthWest). a.k.a. General Meyer; Jeneral DOB: 15.09.1995 Meyer; Jeneral Meyè Under his command, the Kokorat San Ras gang is engaged in violence and Nationality: Haitian criminal activities in Haiti, including murder, theft, rape, kidnapping and Gender: male embezzlement of property. Ferdens Tilus is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/3139/oj 3/3 OJ L, 16.12.2024 EN