Date: 2026-07-28Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/1877 of 28 July 2026 implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
**Executive Summary**
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/1877, adopted on 28 July 2026, amends Decision 2010/788/CFSP to include two additional individuals and one entity under restrictive measures regarding the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This amendment follows a United Nations Security Council Committee update from 14 July 2026. The decision entered into force immediately upon its publication on 28 July 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Updates**
* The document implements Decision 2010/788/CFSP, which establishes restrictive measures due to the situation in the DRC.
* Annex I of the original Decision is amended to align with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee's list of sanctioned parties established pursuant to Resolution 1533 (2004).
* The decision became effective on 28 July 2026.
**Newly Listed Individuals**
* **Sebastien Uwimbabazi:** Identified as a Brigadier General and Leader of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). He is cited for engaging in and providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability, and security of the DRC.
* **Muhammed Lumisa:** Identified as a Commander and head of external logistics for the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). He is involved in planning, promoting, and supporting the militia’s activities and overseeing its logistics.
**Newly Listed Entity**
* **Twirwaneho:** A Congolese armed group formed between 2008 and 2010. The group is cited for atrocities in South Kivu, including the killing of civilians, recruitment of child soldiers, and threatening the security of the Congolese people.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholders: Sebastien Uwimbabazi and Muhammed Lumisa**
**Impact**
These individuals are officially added to the list of persons subject to EU restrictive measures. This designation is based on their leadership roles in armed groups (FDLR and ADF) and their involvement in activities that destabilize the DRC.
**Action Required**
The individuals are subject to the prohibitions and restrictions defined in Decision 2010/788/CFSP, such as asset freezes and travel bans (as referenced by the inclusion in Article 3(1) of the original decision).
**Stakeholder: Twirwaneho (Armed Group)**
**Impact**
The entity is formally designated as being subject to restrictive measures. It is identified as a perpetrator of human rights violations, including the killing of civilians and the recruitment of children.
**Action Required**
The entity must comply with the restrictions outlined in the legal framework, which typically include the freezing of funds and economic resources.
**Stakeholders: EU Member States and Competent Authorities**
**Impact**
Authorities are required to recognize the updated list of sanctioned persons and entities to ensure the effective application of Union-wide restrictive measures.
**Action Required**
Member States must implement the necessary domestic measures to enforce the restrictive measures against the newly listed individuals and the entity, ensuring compliance with the updated Annex I.
Key Entities Referenced
Decision 2010/788/CFSP: The principal Council decision establishing restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which this document amends and implements.
UN Security Council Resolution 1533 (2004): The international legal framework that established the sanctions committee responsible for designating the individuals and entities targeted by these measures.
Council of the European Union: The primary EU institution responsible for adopting and implementing restrictive measures and amending the sanctions lists.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The central location and primary jurisdiction defining the scope and applicability of the restrictive measures.
TWIRWANEHO: A Congolese armed group newly added to the list of entities subject to restrictive measures for involvement in atrocities and recruitment of children.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2026/1877 28.7.2026
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2026/1877
of 28 July 2026
implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010 concerning restrictive measures in view of the
situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP.
(2) On 14 July 2026, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee established pursuant to UNSC
Resolution 1533 (2004) added six persons and two entities to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive
measures. Two individuals and one entity should be added to the list as set out in Annex I to
Decision 2010/788/CFSP.
(3) Decision 2010/788/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annex I to Decision 2010/788/CFSP 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, 28 July 2026.
For the Council
The President
T. BYRNE
(1) OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 30, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2010/788/oj.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1877/oj 1/3EN
OJ L, 28.7.2026
ANNEX
Annex I to Decision 2010/788/CFSP is amended as follows:
(1) The following persons are added under the heading ‘a) List of persons referred to in Article 3(1)’:
‘45. Sebastien UWIMBABAZI
(alias: a) Gilbert Kimenyi b) Nyembo Kimenyi)
Designation: Brigadier General and Leader of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).
DOB: 1968.
POB: Gatoki Cell, Murunda Sector, Rutsiro Commune, Kibuye Prefecture, Rwanda.
Nationality: Rwanda.
Address: Rutshuru, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Gender: Male.
Date of UN designation: 14 July 2026.
Other information: Sebastien Uwimbabazi has and continues to engage in or provide support for acts that undermine
the peace, stability and security of the DRC. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.
interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
46. Muhammed LUMISA
(alias: a) Muhamad LUMISA b) L. KATO c) LUMINSA d) LUMWINSA e) MUKADE f) MUKAKE)
Designation: Commander, doctor and head of external logistics of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
DOB: Between 1959 and 1965.
POB: Kampala District, Central Region, Uganda
Nationality: Uganda.
Address: Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Gender: Male.
Date of UN designation: 14 July 2026.
Other information: As one of the commanders of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), MUHAMMED LUMISA is
involved in planning, promulgating, and supporting the militia’s activities. He also oversees the group’s external
logistics. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/
View-UN-Notices-Individuals.’
2/3 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1877/ojEN
OJ L, 28.7.2026
(2) The following entity is added under the heading ‘b) List of entities referred to in Article 3(1)’:
‘10. TWIRWANEHO
Address: Hauts Plateaux, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Date of UN designation: 14 July 2026.
Other information: Congolese armed group. Formed 2008 to early 2010. TWIRWANEHO has been involved in
atrocities in the South-Kivu province of the DRC, including the killing of civilians, recruiting children, and activities that
threaten the peace and security of the people of the DRC. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:
https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities.’
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1877/oj 3/3