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Document 32026R1880
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1880 of 28 July 2026 implementing Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1880 of 28 July 2026 implementing Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1880 of 28 July 2026 implementing Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
ST/12069/2026/INIT
OJ L, 2026/1880, 28.7.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2026/1880/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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28.7.2026 |
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2026/1880
of 28 July 2026
implementing Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 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 the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 of 18 July 2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
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On 18 July 2005, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005. |
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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 Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005. |
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Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date 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, 28 July 2026.
For the Council
The President
T. BYRNE
(1) OJ L 193, 23.7.2005, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2005/1183/oj.
ANNEX
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 is amended as follows:
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The following persons are added under the heading ‘a) List of persons referred to in Articles 2 and 2a’: ‘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.’ |
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The following entity is added under the heading ‘b) List of entities referred to in Article 2 and 2a’: ‘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.’ |
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