Date: 2019-01-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/84 of 21 January 2019 implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons
Executive Summary:
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/84, enacted on January 21, 2019, amends Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons. This regulation adds nine individuals and one entity to the list of those subject to restrictive measures due to their involvement in chemical weapons activities. The regulation entered into force upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1542:
* Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 is amended as detailed in the Annex of this regulation.
Additions to the List of Designated Persons and Entities:
* The regulation adds nine individuals and one entity to the list of natural and legal persons, entities, and bodies subject to restrictive measures.
* The listed individuals include Tariq Yasmina, Khaled Nasri, Walid Zughaib, Firas Ahmed, Said Said, Anatoliy CHEPIGA, Alexander MISHKIN, Vladimir Stepanovich ALEXSEYEV, and Igor Olegovich KOSTYUKOV.
* The listed entity is the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC).
Grounds for Designation:
* The listed individuals and the entity are designated due to their involvement in the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.
* Specifically, this involves acting as the liaison officer, directors of institutes responsible for chemical weapon development, officers involved in the possession, transport and use of Novichok, and the entity responsible for the development and production of chemical weapons.
Entry into Force:
* The regulation entered into force on January 21, 2019, upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis:
Member States:
* Impact: Member States are directly bound to implement the regulation.
* Action Required: Member States must ensure that the restrictive measures are enforced within their jurisdiction against the listed individuals and entity, including asset freezes and travel bans.
Designated Individuals and Entity:
* Impact: Subject to restrictive measures, including asset freezes and travel bans within the EU.
* Action Required: Compliance with the imposed sanctions and restrictions.
European Union:
* Impact: Reinforces the EU's commitment to preventing the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.
* Action Required: Continued monitoring and enforcement of the regulation.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Council Regulation EU 2018/1542: A European Union regulation concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union, outlining its objectives, organization, and decision-making processes.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: A high-ranking official of the European Union responsible for foreign policy.
Brussels: The de facto capital of the European Union, located in Belgium, where the regulation was adopted.
Scientific Studies and Research Centre SSRC: The Syrian regime's principal entity for the development of chemical weapons.
Syria: A country in Western Asia, which is mentioned in relation to its chemical weapons program.
Novichok: A toxic nerve agent used in Salisbury, United Kingdom.
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REGULATIONS
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/84
of 21 January 2019
implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation
and use of chemical weapons
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 of 15 October 2018 concerning restrictive measures against the
proliferation and use of chemical weapons (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 15 October 2018, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2018/1542.
(2) In view of the continued threat posed by the proliferation and use of chemical weapons, nine persons and one
entity should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies in Annex I to Regulation (EU)
2018/1542.
(3) Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/1542 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 January 2019.
For the Council
The President
F. MOGHERINI
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ANNEX
The following persons and entity are added to the list set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/1542:
‘A. NATURAL PERSONS
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation Date of listing
1. Tariq YASMINA a.k.a.: Tarq Yasmina Tariq Yasmina acts as the liaison officer between the 21.1.2019
Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) and
the Presidential Palace, and, as such, is involved in
Gender: male;
the use and preparations for the use of chemical
Title: Colonel; weapons by the Syrian regime.
Nationality: Syrian
2. Khaled NASRI a.k.a.: Mohammed Khaled Nasri; Khaled Nasri is the Director of Institute 1000, the 21.1.2019
Haled Natsri; division of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre
(SSRC) responsible for developing and producing
computer and electronic systems for Syria's chemical
Gender: male; weapons programme.
Title: Head of Institute 1000 of
the SSRC;
Nationality: Syrian
3. Walid ZUGHAIB a.k.a.: Zughib, Zgha'ib, Zughayb; Walid Zughaib is the Director of Institute 2000, the 21.1.2019
division of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre
(SSRC) responsible for mechanical development and
Title: Doctor, Head of Institute
production for Syria's chemical weapons pro
2000 of the SSRC;
gramme.
Gender: male;
Nationality: Syrian
4. Firas AHMED a.k.a.: Ahmad; Firas Ahmed is the Director of the Security Office of 21.1.2019
Institute 1000, the division of the Scientific Studies
Title: Colonel, Head of Security
and Research Centre (SSRC) responsible for develop
Office at Institute 1000 of the
ing and producing computer and electronic systems
SSRC;
for Syria's chemical weapons programme. He was in
Gender: male; volved in transferring and concealing chemical
weapons related materials following Syria's accession
Date of birth: 21 January 1967;
to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Nationality: Syrian
5. Said SAID a.k.a.: Saeed, Sa'id Sa'id, Said Said is a significant figure in Institute 3000 21.1.2019
a.k.a Institute 6000 a.k.a. Institute 5000, the division
Title: Doctor, member of Institute
of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC)
3000 (a.k.a. institute 6000 a.k.a.
that is responsible for developing and producing Syr
Institute 5000) of the SSRC;
ia's chemical weapons.
Gender: male;
Date of birth: 11 December 1955
6. Anatoliy Анатолий Владимирович ЧЕПИГА, GRU Officer Anatoliy Chepiga (a.k.a. Ruslan 21.1.2019
Vladimirovich a.k.a.: Ruslan BOSHIROV Boshirov) possessed, transported and then, during
CHEPIGA the weekend of 4 March 2018, in Salisbury, used
Gender: male;
a toxic nerve agent (“Novichok”). On 5 September
Dates of birth: 5 April 1979; 2018, the UK Crown Prosecution Service charged
12 Apr 1978; Ruslan Boshirov for conspiracy to murder Sergei
Places of Birth: Nikolaevka, Amur Skripal; for the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal,
Oblast, Russia; Dushanbe, Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey; for the use and posses
Tajikistan sion of Novichok; and for causing grievous bodily
harm with intent to Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey.21.1.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 18 I/3
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation Date of listing
7. Alexander Александр Евгеньевич МИШКИН, GRU Officer Alexander Mishkin (a.k.a. Alexander 21.1.2019
Yevgeniyevich a.k.a.: Alexander PETROV Petrov) possessed, transported and then, during the
MISHKIN weekend of 4 March 2018, in Salisbury, used a toxic
Gender: male;
nerve agent (“Novichok”). On 5 September 2018, the
Date of birth:13 July 1979; UK Crown Prosecution Service charged Alexander
Places of Birth: Loyga, Russia; Petrov for conspiracy to murder Sergei Skripal; for
Kotlas, Russia the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal, Yulia Skripal
and Nick Bailey; for the use and possession of Novi
chok; and for causing grievous bodily harm with in
tent to Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey.
8. Vladimir Владимир Степанович АЛЕКСЕЕВ Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev is the First Deputy 21.1.2019
Stepanovich Head of the GRU (a.k.a. GU). Given his senior leader
Gender: male;
ALEXSEYEV ship role in the GRU, Alexseyev is responsible for
Title: First Deputy Head of the the possession, transport and use in Salisbury during
GRU the weekend of 4 March 2018 of the toxic nerve
agent “Novichok” by officers from the GRU.
9. Igor Olegovich Игорь Олегович КОСТЮКОВ Igor Olegovich Kostyukov, given his senior leader 21.1.2019
KOSTYUKOV ship role as First Deputy Head of the GRU (a. k. a.
Gender: male;
GU) at that time, is responsible for the possession,
Title: Head of the GRU transport and use in Salisbury during the weekend
of 4 March 2018 of the toxic nerve agent “Novi
chok” by officers from the GRU.
B. LEGAL PERSONS, ENTITIES AND BODIES
Name Identifying information Grounds for designation Date of listing
1. Scientific Studies a.k.a.: Centre d'Études et de The Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) is 21.1.2019’
and Research Recherches Scientifiques (CERS), the Syrian regime's principal entity for the develop
Centre (SSRC) Centre de Recherche de Kaboun ment of chemical weapons.
Address: The SSRC is responsible for the development and
production of chemical weapons, as well as the
Barzeh Street,
missiles to deliver them, operating at a number of
Po Box 4470,
sites in Syria.
Damascus