Date: 2023-11-10Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/2499 of 9 November 2023 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
**Executive Summary:**
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/2499, dated 9 November 2023, amends Decision CFSP 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures against Libya. The decision removes two persons and one entity from the lists of designated persons and entities and updates identifying information for one person. It entered into force on 11 November 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Amendments to Annex II (List of persons and entities referred to in Article 8(2), Part A - Persons):**
* Entry 9, concerning Mohamad Ali Houej, is replaced with updated identifying information.
* Entry 13, concerning Abdallah Mansour, is deleted.
* **Amendments to Annex IV (List of persons and entities referred to in Article 9(2)):**
* *Part A - Persons:*
* Entry 9, concerning Mohamad Ali Houej, is replaced with updated identifying information.
* Entry 13, concerning Abdallah Mansour, is deleted.
* Entry 16, concerning Sayyid Mohammed Qadhaf al-Dam, is deleted.
* *Part B - Entities:*
* Entry 16, concerning Baroque Investments Limited, is deleted.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **European Council:**
* *Impact:* The Council has implemented changes to the sanctions regime concerning Libya, reflecting a review of listed individuals and entities.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the updated lists are adhered to and implemented by member states.
* **Designated Persons and Entities:**
* *Impact:* Abdallah Mansour, Sayyid Mohammed Qadhaf al-Dam and Baroque Investments Limited are removed from the sanctions list. Mohamad Ali Houej remains sanctioned but with updated identifying information.
* *Action Required:* Those removed from the list are no longer subject to the restrictive measures. Mohamad Ali Houej should be aware of the updated information held about them.
* **EU Member States:**
* *Impact:* Required to implement the updated sanctions list.
* *Action Required:* Update national lists and ensure compliance with the amended Decision.
* **EU Citizens and Businesses:**
* *Impact:* Must comply with the updated sanctions regime.
* *Action Required:* Ensure due diligence to avoid dealing with sanctioned individuals and entities, referencing the updated lists.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: The political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Council Implementing Decision CFSP 2023/2499: A Council Implementing Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.
Treaty on European Union: The Treaty on European Union, which forms the constitutional basis of the European Union.
Council Decision CFSP 2015/1333: Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Libya: A country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
Mohamad Ali Houej: Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of National Unity of Libya and Minister for Industry, Economy and Trade in Colonel Qadhafis Government.
Brussels: The capital city of Belgium, and the location where the decision was made.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2023/2499 10.11.2023
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2023/2499
of 9 November 2023
implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in
Libya
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the
situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP(1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 31 July 2015the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.
(2) Pursuant to Article 17(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, the Council has reviewed the lists of designated persons
and entities set out in Annexes II and IV to that Decision.
(3) The Council considers that the entries for two persons and one entity should be deleted, and restrictive measures
against all other persons and entities maintained, in the lists set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision
(CFSP) 2015/1333. In addition, the identifying information for one person should be updated.
(4) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 are amended in accordance with 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, 9 November 2023.
For the Council
The President
N. CALVIÑO SANTAMARÍA
(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
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ANNEX
Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is amended as follows:
(1) in Annex II (‘List of persons and entities referred to in Article 8(2)’), Part A (‘Persons’) is amended as follows:
(a) entry 9 concerning HOUEJ, Mohamad Ali is replaced by the following:
‘9. HOUEJ, Mohamad Ali Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of Minister for Industry, Economy and Trade in Colonel 21.3.2011’
National Unity of Libya Qadhafi’s Government.
Date of birth: 1949 Closely associated with the former regime of Muammar
Qadhafi.
Place of birth: Al-Azizia (near Tripoli)
(b) entry 13 concerning MANSOUR, Abdallah is deleted;
(2) in Annex IV (‘List of persons and entities referred to in Article 9(2)’), Part A (‘Persons’) is amended as follows:
(a) entry 9 concerning HOUEJ, Mohamad Ali is replaced by the following:
‘9. HOUEJ, Mohamad Ali Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of Minister for Industry, Economy and Trade in Colonel 21.3.2011’
National Unity of Libya Qadhafi’s Government.
Date of birth: 1949 Closely associated with the former regime of Muammar
Qadhafi.
Place of birth: Al-Azizia (near Tripoli)
(b) entry 13 concerning MANSOUR, Abdallah is deleted;
(c) entry 16 concerning QADHAF AL-DAM, Sayyid Mohammed is deleted;
(3) in Annex IV (‘List of persons and entities referred to in Article 9(2)’), Part B (‘Entities’), entry 16 concerning Baroque Investments Limited is deleted.
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