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Document 02011D0782-20120626

    Consolidated text: Council Decision 2011/782/CFSP of 1 December 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria and repealing Decision 2011/273/CFSP

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    COUNCIL DECISION 2011/782/CFSP

    of 1 December 2011

    concerning restrictive measures against Syria and repealing Decision 2011/273/CFSP

    (OJ L 319, 2.12.2011, p.56)

    Amended by:

     

     

    Official Journal

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    COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2012/37/CFSP of 23 January 2012

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    COUNCIL DECISION 2012/122/CFSP of 27 February 2012

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    28.2.2012

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    COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2012/172/CFSP of 23 March 2012

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    COUNCIL DECISION 2012/206/CFSP of 23 April 2012

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    COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2012/256/CFSP of 14 May 2012

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    COUNCIL DECISION 2012/322/CFSP of 20 June 2012

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    26.6.2012

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    COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2012/335/CFSP of 25 June 2012

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    COUNCIL DECISION 2011/782/CFSP

    of 1 December 2011

    concerning restrictive measures against Syria and repealing Decision 2011/273/CFSP



    THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

    Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

    Whereas:

    (1)

    On 9 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria ( 1 ).

    (2)

    On 23 October 2011, the European Council stated that the Union would impose further measures against the Syrian regime as long as the repression of the civilian population continued.

    (3)

    In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, the Council considers it necessary to impose additional restrictive measures.

    (4)

    Moreover, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/273/CFSP.

    (5)

    For the sake of clarity, the measures imposed by Decision 2011/273/CFSP and the additional measures should be integrated into a single legal instrument.

    (6)

    Decision 2011/273/CFSP should therefore be repealed.

    (7)

    Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures.

    (8)

    In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Decision are effective, it should enter into force on the day of its adoption,

    HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



    CHAPTER 1



    EXPORT AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS

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    Article 1

    1.  The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related matériel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.

    2.  The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain other equipment, goods and technology which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.

    The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph.

    3.  It shall be prohibited to:

    (a) provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria;

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    (b) provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria.

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    Article 1a

    1.  The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment, goods or technology other than those referred to in Article 1(2) which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be subject to authorisation on a case-by-case basis by the competent authorities of the exporting Member State.

    The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph.

    2.  The provision of:

    (a) technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraph 1 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria;

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    (b) financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraph 1, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria.

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    shall also be subject to an authorisation of the competent authority of the exporting Member State.

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    Article 2

    1.  Article 1 shall not apply to:

    (a) supplies and technical assistance intended solely for the support of or use by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF);

    (b) the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) and the European Union, or for European Union and UN crisis management operations;

    (c) the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection, intended solely for the protective use of personnel of the European Union and its Member States in Syria;

    (d) the provision of technical assistance, brokering services and other services related to such equipment or to such programmes and operations;

    (e) the provision of financing and financial assistance related to such equipment or to such programmes and operations;

    on condition that such exports and assistance have been approved in advance by the relevant competent authority.

    2.  Article 1 shall not apply to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Syria by UN personnel, personnel of the European Union or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only.

    Article 3

    The sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment or software intended primarily for use in the monitoring or interception by the Syrian regime, or on its behalf, of the Internet and of telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks in Syria and the provision of assistance to install, operate or update such equipment or software shall be prohibited.

    The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant elements to be covered by this Article.

    Article 4

    1.  The purchase, import or transport from Syria of crude oil and petroleum products shall be prohibited.

    2.  It shall be prohibited to provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and reinsurance, related to the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1.

    Article 5

    The prohibitions in Article 4 shall be without prejudice to the execution, until 15 November 2011, of obligations provided for in contracts concluded before 2 September 2011.

    Article 6

    1.  The sale, supply or transfer of key equipment and technology for the following key sectors of the oil and natural gas industry in Syria, or to Syrian or Syrian-owned enterprises engaged in those sectors outside Syria, by nationals of Member States, or from the territories of Member States, or using vessels or aircraft under the jurisdiction of Member States shall be prohibited whether or not originating in their territories:

    (a) refining;

    (b) liquefied natural gas;

    (c) exploration;

    (d) production.

    The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph.

    2.  It shall be prohibited to provide the following to enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the key sectors of the Syrian oil and gas industry referred to in paragraph 1 or to Syrian, or Syrian-owned enterprises engaged in those sectors outside Syria:

    (a) technical assistance or training and other services related to key equipment and technology as referred to in paragraph 1;

    (b) financing or financial assistance for any sale, supply, transfer or export of key equipment and technology as set out in paragraph 1 or for the provision of related technical assistance or training.

    Article 7

    1.  The prohibition in Article 6(1) shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation relating to the delivery of goods provided for in contracts awarded or concluded before 1 December 2011.

    2.  The prohibitions in Article 6 shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts awarded or concluded before 1 December 2011 and relating to investments made in Syria before 23 September 2011 by enterprises established in Member States.

    Article 8

    The delivery of Syrian denominated banknotes and coinage to the Central Bank of Syria shall be prohibited.

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    Article 8a

    The direct or indirect sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold and precious metals, as well as of diamonds to, from or for the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, as well as to, from or for persons and entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, shall be prohibited.

    The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.

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    Article 8b

    The sale, supply, transfer or export of luxury goods to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.

    The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.

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    RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCING OF CERTAIN ENTERPRISES

    Article 9

    The following shall be prohibited:

    (a) the granting of any financial loan or credit to enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the Syrian oil industry sectors of exploration, production or refining, or to Syrian or Syrian-owned enterprises engaged in those sectors outside Syria;

    (b) the granting of any financial loan or credit to enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the construction of new power plants for the production of electricity in Syria;

    (c) the acquisition or extension of a participation in enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the Syrian oil industry sectors of exploration, production or refining, or in Syrian or Syrian-owned enterprises engaged in those sectors outside Syria, including the acquisition in full of such enterprises and the acquisition of shares or securities of a participating nature;

    (d) the acquisition or extension of a participation in enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the construction of new power plants for the production of electricity in Syria, including the acquisition in full of such enterprises and the acquisition of shares or securities of a participating nature;

    (e) the creation of any joint venture with enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the Syrian oil industry sectors of exploration, production or refining and with any subsidiary or affiliate under their control;

    (f) the creation of any joint venture with enterprises in Syria that are engaged in the construction of new power plants for the production of electricity in Syria and with any subsidiary or affiliate under their control.

    Article 10

    1.  The prohibitions set out in points (a) and (c) of Article 9:

    (i) shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 23 September 2011;

    (ii) shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 23 September 2011.

    2.  The prohibitions set out in points (b) and (d) of Article 9:

    (i) shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 1 December 2011;

    (ii) shall not prevent the extension of a participation, if such extension is an obligation under an agreement concluded before 1 December 2011.



    RESTRICTIONS ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

    Article 11

    1.  Participation in the construction of new power plants for the production of electricity in Syria shall be prohibited.

    2.  It shall be prohibited to provide technical assistance or financing or financial assistance to the construction of new power plants for the production of electricity in Syria.

    3.  The prohibition in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be without prejudice to the execution of an obligation arising from contracts or agreements concluded before 1 December 2011.



    RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TRADE

    Article 12

    1.  Member States shall exercise restraint in entering into new short and medium term commitments for public and private provided financial support for trade with Syria, including the granting of export credits, guarantees or insurance, to their nationals or entities involved in such trade, with a view to reducing their outstanding amounts, in particular to avoid any financial support contributing to the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria. In addition, Member States shall not enter into new long-term commitments for public and private provided financial support for trade with Syria.

    2.  Paragraph 1 shall not affect commitments established prior to 1 December 2011.

    3.  Paragraph 1 shall not concern trade for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes.



    CHAPTER 2



    FINANCIAL SECTOR

    Article 13

    Member States shall not enter into new commitments for grants, financial assistance or concessional loans to the Government of Syria, including through their participation in international financial institutions, except for humanitarian and developmental purposes.

    Article 14

    The following shall be prohibited:

    (a) any disbursement or payment by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under or in connection with any existing loan agreements entered into between Syria and the EIB;

    (b) the continuation by the EIB of any existing Technical Assistance Service Contracts for sovereign projects located in Syria.

    Article 15

    The following shall be prohibited: the direct or indirect sale or purchase of, or brokering or assistance in the issuance of Syrian public or public-guaranteed bonds issued after 1 December 2011 to and from the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, or banks domiciled in Syria, or branches and subsidiaries within and outside the jurisdiction of Member States of banks domiciled in Syria, or financial entities that are neither domiciled in Syria nor within the jurisdiction of the Member States, but are controlled by persons and entities domiciled in Syria as well as any persons and entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them.

    Article 16

    1.  The opening of new branches, subsidiaries, or representative offices of Syrian banks in the territories of Member States, and the establishment of new joint ventures, or the taking of an ownership interest, or the establishment of new correspondent banking relationships by Syrian banks, including the Central Bank of Syria, its branches and subsidiaries and financial entities that are not domiciled in Syria, but are controlled by persons or entities domiciled in Syria, with banks in the jurisdiction of Member States, shall be prohibited.

    2.  Financial institutions within the territories of the Member States or under their jurisdiction shall be prohibited from opening representative offices, subsidiaries or banking accounts in Syria.

    Article 17

    1.  The provision of insurance and re-insurance to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies or to any persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or to entities owned or controlled by them, including through illicit means, shall be prohibited.

    2.  Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the provision of:

    (a) health or travel insurance to natural persons;

    (b) compulsory or third party insurance to Syrian persons, entities or bodies based in the Union;

    (c) insurance or re-insurance to the owner of a vessel, aircraft or vehicle chartered by a Syrian person, entity or body and which person, entity or body is not listed in Annexes I or II.

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    CHAPTER 2a

    TRANSPORT SECTOR

    Article 17a

    Member States, in accordance with their national legislation and consistent with international law, in particular relevant international civil aviation agreements, shall take the necessary measures to prevent access to the airports under their jurisdiction of all cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers with the exception of mixed passenger and cargo flights.

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    CHAPTER 3



    RESTRICTIONS ON ADMISSION

    Article 18

    1.  Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of the persons responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, persons benefiting from or supporting the regime, and persons associated with them, as listed in Annex I.

    2.  Paragraph 1 shall not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.

    3.  Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:

    (a) as a host country to an international intergovernmental organisation;

    (b) as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the UN;

    (c) under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or

    (d) under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.

    4.  Paragraph 3 shall be considered as also applying in cases where a Member State is host country to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

    5.  The Council shall be duly informed in all cases where a Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraphs 3 or 4.

    6.  Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed under paragraph 1 where travel is justified on the grounds of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attending intergovernmental meetings, including those promoted by the Union, or hosted by a Member State holding the Chairmanship in office of the OSCE, where a political dialogue is conducted that directly promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Syria.

    7.  A Member State wishing to grant exemptions referred to in paragraph 6 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council members raises an objection in writing within two working days of receiving notification of the proposed exemption. Should one or more of the Council members raise an objection, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide to grant the proposed exemption.

    8.  Where, pursuant to paragraphs 3 to 7, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of persons listed in Annex I, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the person concerned therewith.



    CHAPTER 4



    FREEZING OF FUNDS AND ECONOMIC RESSOURCES

    Article 19

    1.  All funds and economic resources belonging to, or owned, held or controlled by persons responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, persons and entities benefiting from or supporting the regime, and persons and entities associated with them, as listed in Annexes I and II, shall be frozen.

    2.  No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of, the natural or legal persons or entities listed in Annexes I and II.

    3.  The competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:

    (a) necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in Annexes I and II and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;

    (b) intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees and the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;

    (c) intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; or

    (d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the competent authority of the other Member States and the Commission of the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted, at least two weeks prior to the authorisation;

    (e) necessary for humanitarian purposes, such as delivering or facilitating the delivery of assistance, including medical supplies, food, humanitarian workers and related assistance, or evacuations from Syria;

    (f) to be paid into or from an account of a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, in so far as such payments are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation.

    A Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation it grants under this paragraph.

    4.  By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, provided that the following conditions are met:

    (a) the funds or economic resources are the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien established prior to the date on which the natural or legal person or entity referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article was included in Annex I or II, or of a judicial, administrative or arbitral judgment rendered prior to that date;

    (b) the funds or economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by such a lien or recognised as valid in such a judgment, within the limits set by the applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims;

    (c) the lien or judgment is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person or entity listed in Annex I or II; and

    (d) recognising the lien or judgement is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.

    A Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph.

    5.  Paragraph 1 shall not prevent a designated person or entity from making a payment due under a contract entered into before the listing of such a person or entity, provided that the relevant Member State has determined that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.

    6.  Paragraph 1 shall not prevent a designated entity listed in Annex II, for a period of two months after the date of its designation, from making a payment from frozen funds or economic resources received by such entity after the date of its designation, where such payment is due under a contract in connection with the financing of trade, provided that the relevant Member State has determined that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.

    7.  Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:

    (a) interest or other earnings on those accounts; or

    (b) payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to this Decision,

    provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments remain subject to paragraph 1.

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    8.  Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Syria of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or to a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through the Central Bank of Syria after the date of its designation where such transfer is related to a payment by a non-designated financial institution due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.

    9.  Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Syria of frozen funds or economic resources where such transfer is for the purpose of providing financial institutions under the jurisdiction of Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the relevant Member State.

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    CHAPTER 5



    GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

    Article 20

    No claims, including for compensation or indemnification or any other claim of this kind, such as a claim of set-off, fines or a claim under a guarantee, claims for extension or payment of a bond, financial guarantee, including claims arising from letters of credit and similar instruments in connection with any contract or transaction the performance of which was affected, directly or indirectly, wholly or in part, by reason of measures covered by this Decision, shall be granted to the designated persons or entities listed in Annexes I and II, or any other person or entity in Syria, including the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, or any person or entity claiming through or for the benefit of any such person or entity.

    Article 21

    1.  The Council, acting upon a proposal by a Member State or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall establish and amend the lists in Annexes I and II.

    2.  The Council shall communicate its decision on listing, including the grounds therefor, to the person or entity concerned, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such person or entity with an opportunity to present observations.

    3.  Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the person or entity concerned accordingly.

    Article 22

    1.  Annexes I and II shall include the grounds for listing the persons and entities concerned.

    2.  Annexes I and II shall also contain, where available, the information necessary to identify the persons or entities concerned. With regard to persons, such information may include names, including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and identity card numbers, gender, address if known, and function or profession. With regard to entities, such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business.

    Article 23

    It shall be prohibited to participate, knowingly or intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions laid down in this Decision.

    Article 24

    In order to maximise the impact of the measures set out in this Decision, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Decision.

    Article 25

    This Decision shall apply for a period of 12 months. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.

    Article 26

    Decision 2011/273/CFSP is hereby repealed.

    Article 27

    This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.




    ANNEX I

    List of persons and entities referred to in Articles 18 and 19



    A.  Persons

     

    Name

    Identifying information

    Reasons

    Date of listing

    1.

    Bashar Al-Assad

    Born 11 September 1965 in Damascus;

    diplomatic passport No D1903

    President of the Republic; person authorising and supervising the crackdown on demonstrators.

    23.05.2011

    2.

    Maher (a.k.a. Mahir) Al-Assad

    Born 8 December 1967;

    diplomatic passport No 4138

    Commander of the Army’s 4th Armoured Division, member of Ba’ath Party Central Command, strongman of the Republican Guard; brother of President Bashar Al-Assad; principal overseer of violence against demonstrators.

    09.05.2011

    3.

    Ali Mamluk (a.k.a. Mamlouk)

    Born on 19 February 1946 in Damascus;

    diplomatic passport No 983

    Head of Syrian General Intelligence Directorate (GID); involved in violence against demonstrators.

    09.05.2011

    4.

    Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Sha’ar (a.k.a. Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Chaar)

     

    Minister of Interior; involved in violence against demonstrators.

    09.05.2011

    5.

    Atej (a.k.a. Atef, Atif) Najib

     

    Former Head of the Political Security Directorate in Dara'a; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad; involved in violence against demonstrators.

    09.05.2011

    6.

    Hafiz Makhluf (a.k.a. Hafez Makhlouf)

    Born on 2 April 1971 in Damascus;

    diplomatic passport No 2246

    Colonel and Head of Unit in General Intelligence Directorate, Damascus Branch; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad; close to Maher Al-Assad; involved in violence against demonstrators.

    09.05.2011

    7.

    Muhammad Dib Zaytun (a.k.a. Mohammed Dib Zeitoun)

    Born on 20 May 1951 in Damascus;

    diplomatic passport No D000001300

    Head of Political Security Directorate; involved in violence against demonstrators.

    09.05.2011

    8.

    Amjad Al-Abbas

     

    Head of Political Security in Banyas, involved in violence against demonstrators in Baida.

    09.05.2011

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    9.

    Rami Makhlouf

    Born on 10 July 1969 in Damascus,

    passport No 454224

    Syrian businessman; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad, controls the investment funds Al Mahreq, Bena Properties, Cham Holding Syriatel, Souruh Company thereby furnishing financing and support to the regime.

    9.5.2011

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    10.

    Abd Al-Fatah Qudsiyah

    Born in 1953 in Hama;

    diplomatic passport No D0005788

    Head of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI); involved in violence against the civilian population.

    09.05.2011

    11.

    Jamil Hassan

     

    Head of Syrian Air Force Intelligence; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    09.05.2011

    12.

    Rustum Ghazali

    Born on 3 May 1953 in Dara’a;

    diplomatic passport No D000000887

    Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Damascus Countryside Branch; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    09.05.2011

    13.

    Fawwaz Al-Assad

    Born on 18 June 1962 in Kerdala;

    passport No 88238

    Involved in violence against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia.

    09.05.2011

    14.

    Munzir Al-Assad

    Born on 1 March 1961 in Latakia;

    passport No 86449 and No 842781

    Involved in violence against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia.

    09.05.2011

    15.

    Asif Shawkat

    Born on 15 January 1950 in Al-Madehleh, Tartus

    Deputy Chief of Staff for Security and Reconnaissance; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    23.05.2011

    16.

    Hisham Ikhtiyar

    Born in 1941

    Head of Syrian National Security Bureau; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    23.05.2011

    17.

    Faruq Al Shar’

    Born on 10 December 1938

    Vice-President of Syria; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    23.05.2011

    18.

    Muhammad Nasif Khayrbik

    Born on 10 April 1937 (or 20 May 1937) in Hama,

    diplomatic passport No 0002250

    Deputy Vice-President of Syria for National Security Affairs; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    23.05.2011

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    19.

    Mohamed Hamcho

    Born on 20 May 1966;

    passport No 002954347

    Syrian businessman and local agent for several foreign companies; associate of Maher al-Assad, managing a part of his financial and economic interests and as such provides funding to the regime

    23.5.2011

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    20.

    Iyad (a.k.a. Eyad) Makhlouf

    Born on 21 January 1973 in Damascus;

    passport No N001820740

    Brother of Rami Makhlouf and GID Officer involved in violence against the civilian population.

    23.05.2011

    21.

    Bassam Al Hassan

     

    Presidential Advisor for Strategic Affairs; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    23.05.2011

    22.

    Dawud Rajiha

     

    Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces responsible for the military involvement in violence against peaceful protesters.

    23.05.2011

    ▼M3

    23.

    Ihab (a.k.a. Ehab, Iehab) Makhlouf

    Born on 21 January 1973 in Damascus;

    passport No N002848852

    President of Syriatel, which transfers 50 % of its profits to the Syrian government by way of its licencing contract.

    23.5.2011

    ▼B

    24.

    Zoulhima Chaliche (Dhu al-Himma Shalish)

    Born in 1951 or 1946 in Kerdaha.

    Head of presidential security; involved in violence against demonstrators; first cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad.

    23.6.2011

    25.

    Riyad Chaliche (Riyad Shalish)

     

    Director of Military Housing Establishment; provides funding to the regime; first cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad.

    23.6.2011

    26.

    Brigadier Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari (a.k.a. Ja’fari, Aziz; a.k.a. Jafari, Ali; a.k.a. Jafari, Mohammad Ali; a.k.a. Ja’fari, Mohammad Ali; a.k.a. Jafari-Najafabadi, Mohammad Ali)

    Born 1 Sep 1957 in Yazd, Iran.

    General Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria.

    23.6.2011

    27.

    Major General Qasem Soleimani (a.k.a. Qasim Soleimany)

     

    Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC - Qods, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria.

    23.6.2011

    28.

    Hossein Taeb (a.k.a. Taeb, Hassan; a.k.a. Taeb, Hosein; a.k.a. Taeb, Hossein; a.k.a. Taeb, Hussayn; a.k.a. Hojjatoleslam Hossein Ta’eb)

    Born 1963 in Tehran, Iran.

    Deputy Commander for Intelligence of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria.

    23.6.2011

    29.

    Khalid Qaddur

     

    Business associate of Maher Al-Assad; provides funding to the regime.

    23.6.2011

    ▼M3

    30.

    Ra’if Al-Quwatly (a.k.a. Ri’af Al-Quwatli a.k.a. Raeef Al-Kouatly)

     

    Business associate of Maher Al-Assad and responsible for managing some of his business interests; provides funding to the regime.

    23.6.2011

    ▼B

    31.

    Mohammad Mufleh

     

    Head of Syrian Military Intelligence in the town of Hama, involved in the crackdown on demonstrators.

    1.8.2011

    32.

    Major General Tawfiq Younes

     

    Head of the Department for Internal Security of the General Intelligence Directorate; involved in violence against the civilian population.

    1.8.2011

    33.

    Mr Mohammed Makhlouf (a.k.a. Abu Rami)

    Born in Latakia, Syria, 19.10.1932

    Close associate and maternal uncle of Bashar and Mahir al-Assad. Business associate and father of Rami, Ihab and Iyad Makhlouf.

    1.8.2011

    34.

    Ayman Jabir

    Born Latakia

    Associate of Mahir al-Assad for the Shabiha militia. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population and coordination of Shabiha militia groups

    1.8.2011

    35.

    General Ali Habib Mahmoud

    Born Tartous, 1939.

    Appointed Minister for Defence 3 June 2009

    Minister for Defence. Responsible for conduct and operations of Syrian Armed Forces involved in repression and violence against the civilian population

    1.8.2011

    36.

    Hayel Al-Assad

     

    Assistant to Maher Al-Assad, Head of the military police unit of the army's 4th Division, involved in repression.

    23.8.2011

    37.

    Ali Al-Salim

     

    Director of the supplies office of the Syrian Ministry of Defence, entry point for all arms acquisitions by the Syrian army.

    23.8.2011

    38.

    Nizar Al-Assad (image)

    Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad; previously head of the ‘Nizar Oilfield Supplies’ company.

    Very close to key government officials. Financing Shabiha in the region of Latakia.

    23.8.2011

    39.

    Brigadier-General Rafiq Shahadah

     

    Head of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Branch 293 (Internal Affairs) in Damascus. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Damascus. Advisor to President Bashar Al-Assad for strategic questions and military intelligence.

    23.8.2011

    40.

    Brigadier-General Jamea Jamea (Jami Jami)

     

    Branch Chief for Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) in Dayr az-Zor. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Dayr az-Zor and Alboukamal.

    23.8.2011

    41.

    Hassan Bin-Ali Al-Turkmani

    Born 1935 in Aleppo

    Deputy Vice Minister, former Minister for Defence, Special Envoy of President Bashar Al-Assad.

    23.8.2011

    42.

    Muhammad Said Bukhaytan

     

    Assistant Regional Secretary of Ba’ath Arab Socialist Party since 2005, 2000-2005 Director for the national security of the regional Ba’ath party. Former Governor of Hama (1998-2000). Close associate of President Bashar Al-Assad and Maher Al-Assad. Senior decision-maker in the regime on repression of civilian population.

    23.8.2011

    43.

    Ali Douba

     

    Responsible for killings in Hama in 1980, has been called back to Damascus as special advisor to President Bashar Al-Assad.

    23.8.2011

    44.

    Brigadier-General Nawful Al-Husayn

     

    Idlib Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Branch Chief. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Idlib province.

    23.8.2011

    45.

    Brigadier Husam Sukkar

     

    Presidential Adviser on Security Affairs. Presidential Adviser for security agencies’ repression and violence against the civilian population.

    23.8.2011

    46.

    Brigadier-General Muhammed Zamrini

     

    Branch Chief for Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) in Homs. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Homs.

    23.8.2011

    47.

    Lieutenant-General Munir Adanov (Adnuf)

     

    Deputy Chief of General Staff, Operations and Training for Syrian Army. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria.

    23.8.2011

    48.

    Brigadier-General Ghassan Khalil

     

    Head of General Intelligence Directorate’s (GID) Information Branch. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria.

    23.8.2011

    49.

    Mohammed Jabir

    Born in Latakia

    Shabiha militia. Associate of Maher Al-Assad for the Shabiha militia. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population and coordination of Shabiha militia groups.

    23.8.2011

    50.

    Samir Hassan

     

    Close business associate of Maher Al-Assad. Known for supporting the Syrian regime financially.

    23.8.2011

    51.

    Fares Chehabi (Fares Shihabi)

     

    President of Aleppo Chamber of Industry. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.

    2.09.2011

    ▼M2 —————

    ▼M3

    53.

    Tarif Akhras

    Born 2 June 1951 in Homs, Syria

    Syrian passport nr. 0000092405

    Prominent businessman benefiting from and supporting the regime. Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics) and former Chairman of the Homs Chamber of Commerce. Close business relations with President Al-Assad’s family. Member of the Board of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. Provided industrial and residential premises for improvised detention camps, as well as logistical support for the regime (buses and tank loaders).

    2.9.2011

    ▼M5

    54.

    Issam Anbouba

    President of Anbouba for Agricultural Industries Co.

    Born 1952 in Homs, Syria

    Providing financial support for the repressive apparatus and the paramilitary groups exerting violence against the civil population in Syria. Providing property (premises, warehouses) for improvised detention centers. Financial relations with high Syrian officials.

    2.9.2011

    ▼B

    55.

    Tayseer Qala Awwad

    Born 1943 in Damascus

    Minister of Justice. Associated with the Syrian regime, including by supporting its policies and practices of arbitrary arrest and detention.

    23.09.2011

    56.

    Dr Adnan Hassan Mahmoud

    Born 1966 in Tartous

    Minister of Information. Associated with the Syrian regime, including by supporting and promoting its information policy.

    23.09.2011

    57.

    Major General Jumah Al-Ahmad

     

    Commander Special Forces. Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    58.

    Colonel Lu’ai al-Ali

     

    Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Dara’a Branch. Responsible for the violence against protesters in Dara’a.

    14.11.2011

    59.

    Lt. General Ali Abdullah Ayyub

     

    Deputy Chief of General Staff (Personnel and Manpower). Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    60.

    Lt. General Jasim al-Furayj

     

    Chief of General staff. Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    61.

    General Aous (Aws) ASLAN

    Born 1958

    Head of Battalion in the Republican Guard. Close to Maher al-ASSAD and President al-ASSAD. Involved in the crackdown on the civilian population across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    62.

    General Ghassan Belal

     

    General in command of the 4th Division reserve bureau. Adviser to Maher al-ASSAD and coordinator of security operations. Responsible for the crackdown on the civilian population across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    63.

    Abdullah Berri

     

    Head of Berri family militia. In charge of pro-government militia involved in the crackdown on the civilian population in Aleppo.

    14.11.2011

    64.

    George Chaoui

     

    Member of Syrian electronic army. Involved in the violent crackdown and call for violence against the civilian population across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    65.

    Major General Zuhair Hamad

     

    Deputy Head of General Intelligence Directorate. Responsible for the use of violence across Syria and for intimidation and torture of protestors.

    14.11.2011

    66.

    Amar Ismael

     

    Civilian - Head of Syrian electronic army (territorial army intelligence service). Involved in the violent crackdown and call for violence against the civilian population across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    67.

    Mujahed Ismail

     

    Member of Syrian electronic army. Involved in the violent crackdown and call for violence against the civilian population across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    ▼M5 —————

    ▼B

    69.

    Major General Nazih

     

    Deputy Director of General Intelligence Directorate. Responsible for the use of violence across Syria and intimidation and torture of protestors.

    14.11.2011

    70.

    Kifah Moulhem

     

    Batallion Commander in the 4th Division. Responsible for the crackdown on the civilian population in Deir el-Zor.

    14.11.2011

    71.

    Major General Wajih Mahmud

     

    Commander 18th Armoured Division. Responsible for the violence against protestors in Homs.

    14.11.2011

    ▼M3

    72.

    Bassam Sabbagh

    Born on 24 August 1959 in Damascus. Address: Kasaa, Anwar al Attar Street, al Midani building, Damascus.

    Syrian passport no 004326765 issued 2 November 2008, valid until November 2014.

    Legal and financial adviser and manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf and Khaldoun Makhlouf. Involved with Bashar al-Assad in funding a real estate project in Latakia. Provides financial support for the regime.

    14.11.2011

    ▼B

    73.

    Lt. General Mustafa Tlass

     

    Deputy Chief of General Staff (Logistics and supplies). Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.

    14.11.2011

    74.

    Major General Fu’ad Tawil

     

    Deputy head Syrian Air Force Intelligence. Responsible for the use of violence across Syria and intimidation and torture of protestors.

    14.11.2011

    75.

    Mohammad Al-Jleilati

    Born 1945 in Damascus

    Minister of Finance. Responsible for the Syrian economy

    1.12.2011

    76.

    Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar

    Born 1956 in Aleppo

    Minister of Economy and Trade. Responsible for the Syrian economy.

    1.12.2011

    77.

    Lt. General Fahid Al-Jassim

     

    Chief of Staff. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    78.

    Major General Ibrahim Al-Hassan

     

    Deputy Chief of Staff. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    79.

    Brigadier Khalil Zghraybih

     

    14th Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    80.

    Brigadier Ali Barakat

     

    103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    81.

    Brigadier Talal Makhluf

     

    103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    82.

    Brigadier Nazih Hassun

     

    Syrian Air Force Intelligence. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    83.

    Captain Maan Jdiid

     

    Presidential Guard. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    84.

    Muahmamd Al-Shaar

     

    Political Security Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    85.

    Khald Al-Taweel

     

    Political Security Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    86.

    Ghiath Fayad

     

    Political Security Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs

    1.12.2011

    ▼M1

    87.

    Brigadier General

    Jawdat Ibrahim Safi

    Commander of 154th Regiment

    Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma.

    23.1.2012

    88.

    Major General

    Muhammad Ali Durgham

    Commander in 4th Division

    Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma

    23.1.2012

    89.

    Major General

    Ramadan Mahmoud Ramadan

    Commander of 35th Special Forces Regiment

    Ordered troops to shoot protestors in Baniyas and Deraa

    23.1.2012

    90.

    Brigadier General

    Ahmed Yousef Jarad

    Commander of 132nd Brigade

    Ordered troops to shoot at protestors in Deraa, including the use of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns.

    23.1.2012

    91.

    Major General

    Naim Jasem Suleiman

    Commander of the 3rd Division

    Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma.

    23.1.2012

    92.

    Brigadier General

    Jihad Mohamed Sultan

    Commander of 65th Brigade

    Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma

    23.1.2012

    93.

    Major General

    Fo'ad Hamoudeh

    Commander of the military operations in Idlib

    Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Idlib at the beginning of September 2011

    23.1.2012

    94.

    Major General

    Bader Aqel

    Special Forces Commander

    Gave the soldiers orders to pick up the bodies and hand them over to the mukhabarat and responsible for the violence in Bukamal.

    23.1.2012

    95.

    Brigadier General

    Ghassan Afif

    Commander from the 45th Regiment

    Commander of military operations in Homs, Baniyas and Idlib

    23.1.2012

    96.

    Brigadier General

    Mohamed Maaruf

    Commander from the 45th Regiment

    Commander of military operations in Homs. Gave orders to shoot protestors in Homs.

    23.1.2012

    97.

    Brigadier General

    Yousef Ismail

    Commander of the 134th Brigade

    Gave orders to troops to shoot at houses and people on roofs during a funeral in Talbiseh for protesters killed the previous day.

    23.1.2012

    98.

    Brigadier General

    Jamal Yunes

    Commander of the 555th Regiment.

    Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Mo'adamiyeh.

    23.1.2012

    99.

    Brigadier General

    Mohsin Makhlouf

     

    Gave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Al-Herak.

    23.1.2012

    100.

    Brigadier General

    Ali Dawwa

     

    Gave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Al-Herak

    23.1.2012

    101.

    Brigadier General

    Mohamed Khaddor

    Commander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential Guard

    Gave orders to troops to beat the protesters with sticks and then arrest them. Responsible for repression of peaceful protestors in Douma.

    23.1.2012

    102.

    Major General

    Suheil Salman Hassan

    Commander of 5th Division

    Gave orders to troops to shoot at the protesters in Deraa Governorate.

    23.1.2012

    103.

    Wafiq Nasser

    Head of Suwayda Regional Branch (Department of Military Intelligence)

    As Head of the Suwayda branch of the Department for Military Intelligence, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Suwayda.

    23.1.2012

    104.

    Ahmed Dibe

    Head of Deraa Regional Branch (General Security Directorate)

    As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the General Security Directorate, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Deraa.

    23.1.2012

    105.

    Makhmoud al-Khattib

    Head of Investigative Branch (Political Security Directorate)

    As Head of the Investigative Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

    23.1.2012

    106.

    Mohamed Heikmat Ibrahim

    Head of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate)

    As Head of the Operations Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

    23.1.2012

    107.

    Nasser Al-Ali

    Head of Deraa Regional Branch (Political Security Directorate)

    As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.

    23.1.2012

    108.

    Mehran (orMahran) Khwanda

    Owner of transport company Qadmous Transport Co. Date of birth 11.05.1938 Passports: No 3298 858, expired 09.05.2004, No 001452904, expires 29.11.2011, No 006283523, expires 28.06.2017.

    Provides logistical support to violent repression of civilian population in areas of operation of pro-government militias involved in violence (shabihas).

    23.1.2012

    ▼M2

    109.

    Al –Halqi, Dr. Wael Nader

    Born in the Daraa Province, 1964

    Minister of Health.

    Under his responsibility hospitals were ordered to deny care to protestors.

    27.2.2012

    110.

    Azzam, Mansour Fadlallah

    Born in the Sweida Province, 1960

    Minister of Presidential Affairs

    Advisor to the President.

    27.2.2012

    111.

    Sabouni, Dr. Emad Abdul-Ghani

    Born in Damascus, 1964

    Minister of Communication and Technology.

    Under his responsability free access to the media is being seriously hampered.

    27.2.2012

    112.

    Allaw, Sufian

    Born in al-Bukamal, Deir Ezzor, 1944

    Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

    Responsible for policies concerning petroleum and mineral resources which provide a major source of financial support for the regime.

    27.2.2012

    113.

    Slakho, Dr Adnan

    Born in Damascus, 1955

    Minister of Industry

    Responsible for economic and industrial policies which provide resources and support for the regime.

    27.2.2012

    114.

    Al-Rashed, Dr. Saleh

    Born in the Aleppo Province, 1964

    Minister of Education.

    Under his responsibility schools are being used as makeshift prisons

    27.2.2012

    115.

    Abbas, Dr. Fayssal

    Born in the Hama Province, 1955

    Minister of Transport.

    Under his responsibility logistical support for the repression is being provided.

    27.2.2012

    ▼M3

    116.

    Anisa Al Assad

    (a.k.a. Anisah Al Assad)

    Born: 1934

    Maiden name: Makhlouf

    Mother of President Al-Assad. Given the close personal relationship and intrinsic financial relationship to the Syrian President, Bashar Al Assad, she benefits from and is associated with the Syrian regime.

    23.3.2012

    117.

    Bushra Al Assad

    (a.k.a. Bushra Shawkat)

    Born: 24.10.1960

    Sister of Bashar al Assad, and wife of Asif Shawkat, Deputy Chief of Staff for Security and Reconnaissance.

    Given the close personal relationship and intrinsic financial relationship to the Syrian President, Bashar Al Assad and other core Syrian regime figures, she benefits from and is associated with the Syrian regime.

    23.3.2012

    118.

    Asma Al Assad (a.k.a. Asma Fawaz Al Akhras)

    Born: 11.08.1975

    Place of Birth: London, UK

    Passport number: 707512830 expires 22/9/2020

    Maiden name: Al Akhras

    Wife of Bashar Al Assad. Given the close personal relationship and intrinsic financial relationship to the Syrian President, Bashar Al Assad, she benefits from and is associated with the Syrian regime.

    23.3.2012

    ▼M5

    119.

    Manal Al Assad (a.k.a. Manal Al Ahmad)

    Born: 02.02.1970.

    Place of Birth: Damascus

    Passport number (Syrian): 0000000914

    Maiden name: Al Jadaan

    Spouse of Maher Al Assad, and as such benefiting from and closely associated with the regime.

    23.3.2012

    ▼M3

    120.

    Imad Mohammad Deeb Khamis

    Born: 1 August 1961

    Place of Birth: near Damascus

    Minister of Electricity. Responsible for using power cuts as a method of repression.

    23.3.2012

    121.

    Omar Ibrahim Ghalawanji

    Born: 1954

    Place of Birth: Tartus

    Minister of Local Administration. Responsible for local government authorities and thus responsible for repression against the civilian population by local governments.

    23.3.2012

    122.

    Joseph Suwaid

    Born: 1958

    Place of Birth: Damascus

    Minister of State and as such closely associated with the regime’s policy.

    23.3.2012

    123.

    Ghiath Jeraatli

    Born: 1950

    Place of Birth: Salamiya

    Minister of State and as such closely associated with the regime’s policy.

    23.3.2012

    124.

    Hussein Mahmoud Farzat

    Born: 1957

    Place of Birth: Hama

    Minister of State and as such closely associated with the regime’s policy.

    23.3.2012

    125.

    Yousef Suleiman Al-Ahmad

    Born: 1956

    Place of Birth: Hasaka

    Minister of State and as such closely associated with the regime’s policy.

    23.3.2012

    126.

    Hassan al-Sari

    Born: 1953

    Place of Birth: Hama

    Minister of State and as such closely associated with the regime’s policy.

    23.3.2012

    ▼M5

    127.

    Mazen al-Tabba

    Born: 01.01.1958

    Place of Birth: Damascus

    Passport number (Syrian): 004415063 expires 06.05.2015

    Business partner of Ihab Makhlouf and Nizar al-Assad (subjected to sanctions on 23/08/2011); co-owner, with Rami Makhlouf, of the Al-Diyar lil-Saraafa (a.k.a. Diar Electronic Services) currency exchange company, which supports the policy of the Central Bank of Syria.

    23.3.2012

    ▼M5

    128.

    Adib Mayaleh

    Born 1955, Daraa

    Adib Mayaleh is responsible for providing economic and financial support to the Syrian regime through his functions as the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria.

    15.5.2012

    129.

    Salim Altoun, a.k.a. Saleem Altoun, a.k.a. Abu Shaker

    Chairman and CEO of Altoun Group

    Born 1940 in Caracas, Venzuela

    He has Venezuelan citizenship, identification number 028173131 (probably in possession of Venezuelan passport).

    He has a Lebanese residence and work permit number: 1486/2011

    Provides financial support to the regime. Involved in a scheme through Altoun Group to export Syrian oil with the listed company Sytrol in order to provide revenue to the regime.

    15.5.2012

    130.

    Youssef Klizli

    Assistant to Salim Altoun

    Provides financial support to the regime. Assisted Salim Altoun in setting up a scheme through Altoun Group to export Syrian oil with the listed company Sytrol in order to provide revenue to the regime.

    15.5.2012

    ▼M7

    131.

    Bouthaina Shaaban

    (a.k.a. Buthaina Shaaban)

    Born 1953 in Homs, Syria

    Political and Media Advisor to the President since July 2008 and as such associated with the violent crackdown on the population.

    26.6.2012

    ▼B



    B.  Entities

     

    Name

    Identifying information

    Reasons

    Date of listing

    1.

    Bena Properties

     

    Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the regime.

    23.6.2011

    2.

    Al Mashreq Investment Fund (AMIF) (alias Sunduq Al Mashrek Al Istithmari)

    P.O. Box 108, DamascusTel.: 963 112110059 / 963 112110043Fax: 963 933333149

    Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the regime.

    23.6.2011

    3.

    Hamcho International (Hamsho International Group)

    Baghdad Street, P.O. Box 8254, DamascusTel.: 963 112316675Fax: 963 112318875Website: www.hamshointl.comE-mail: info@hamshointl.com and hamshogroup@yahoo.com

    Controlled by Mohammad Hamcho or Hamsho; provides funding to the regime.

    23.6.2011

    4.

    Military Housing Establishment (alias MILIHOUSE)

     

    Public works company controlled by Riyad Shalish and Ministry of Defence; provides funding to the regime.

    23.6.2011

    5.

    Political Security Directorate

     

    Syrian government agency directly involved in repression.

    23.8.2011

    6.

    General Intelligence Directorate

     

    Syrian government agency directly involved in repression.

    23.8.2011

    7.

    Military Intelligence Directorate

     

    Syrian government agency directly involved in repression.

    23.8.2011

    8.

    Air Force Intelligence Agency

     

    Syrian government agency directly involved in repression.

    23.8.2011

    9.

    IRGC Qods Force (Quds Force)

    Teheran, Iran

    The Qods (or Quds) Force is a specialist arm of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Qods Force is involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syria regime suppress protests in Syria. IRGC Qods Force has provided technical assistance, equipment and support to the Syrian security services to repress civilian protest movements.

    23.8.2011

    10.

    Mada Transport

    Subsidiary of Cham Holding (Sehanya Dara'a Highway, PO Box 9525 Tel: 00 963 11 99 62)

    Economic entity financing the regime.

    2.09.2011

    11.

    Cham Investment Group

    Subsidiary of Cham Holding (Sehanya Dara'a Highway, PO Box 9525 Tel: 00 963 11 99 62)

    Economic entity financing the regime.

    2.09.2011

    12.

    Real Estate Bank

    Insurance Bldg- Yousef Al-Azmeh Square, Damascus P.O. Box: 2337 Damascus Syrian Arab RepublicTel: (+963) 11 2456777 and 2218602Fax: (+963) 11 2237938 and 2211186Bank's e-mail: Publicrelations@reb.sy,Website: www.reb.sy

    State-owned bank providing financial support for the regime.

    2.09.2011

    13.

    Addounia TV (a.k.a. Dounia TV)

    Tel: +963-11-5667274, +963-11-5667271,

    Fax: +963-11-5667272

    Website: http://www.addounia.tv

    Addounia TV has incited violence against the civilian population in Syria.

    23.09.2011

    14.

    Cham Holding

    Cham Holding Building Daraa Highway - Ashrafiyat Sahnaya Rif Dimashq – Syria P.O Box 9525Tel +963 (11) 9962 +963 (11) 668 14000 +963 (11) 673 1044Fax +963 (11) 673 1274E-mail: info@chamholding.syWebsite:www.chamholding.sy

    Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; largest holding company in Syria, benefiting from and supporting the regime.

    23.09.2011

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    15.

    El-Tel. Co. (El-Tel. Middle East Company

    Address: Dair Ali Jordan Highway, P.O. Box 13052, Damascus – SyriaTel. +963-11-2212345Fax +963-11-44694450E-mail: sales@eltelme.comWebsite: www.eltelme.com

    Manufacturing and supplying communication and transmission towers and other equipment for the Syrian army.

    23.9.2011

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    16.

    Ramak Constructions Co.

    Address: Dara'a Highway, Damascus, SyriaTel: +963-11-6858111Mobile: +963-933-240231

    Construction of military barracks, border post barracks and other buildings for Army needs.

    23.09.2011

    17.

    Souruh Company (a.k.a. SOROH Al Cham Company)

    Address: Adra Free Zone Area Damascus – SyriaTel: +963-11-5327266Mobile: +963-933-526812 +963-932-878282Fax:+963-11-5316396E-mail: sorohco@gmail.comWebsite: http://sites.google.com/site/ sorohco

    Investment in local military industrial projects, manufacturing weapons parts and related items. 100% of the company is owned by Rami Makhlouf.

    23.09.2011

    18.

    Syriatel

    Thawra Street, Ste Building 6th Floor, BP 2900Tel: +963 11 61 26 270Fax: +963 11 23 73 97 19E-mail: info@syriatel.com.sy;Website: http://syriatel.sy/

    Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides financial support to the regime: through its licensing contract it pays 50 % of its profits to the Government.

    23.09.2011

    19.

    Cham Press TV

    Al Qudsi building, 2nd Floor - Baramkeh - DamasTel: +963 - 11- 2260805Fax: +963 - 11 - 2260806E-mail: mail@champress.comWebsite: www.champress.net

    Television channel which participates in campaigns to spread disinformation and incite violence against demonstrators

    1.12.2011

    20.

    Al Watan

    Al Watan Newspaper - Damascus – Duty Free ZoneTel: 00963 11 2137400Fax: 00963 11 2139928

    Daily newspaper which participates in campaigns to spread disinformation and incite violence against demonstrators

    1.12.2011

    21.

    Centre d’études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (CERS, Centre d’Etude et de Recherche Scientifique; SSRC, Scientific Studies and Research Center; Centre de Recherche de Kaboun

    Barzeh Street, PO Box 4470, Damas

    Provides support to the Syrian army for the acquisition of equipment used directly for the surveillance and repression of demonstrators.

    1.12.2011

    22.

    Business Lab

    Maysat Square, Al Rasafi Street Bldg. 9, PO Box 7155, DamascusTel: 963112725499Fax: 963112725399

    Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.

    1.12.2011

    23.

    Industrial Solutions

    Baghdad Street 5, PO Box 6394, DamascusTel /fax: 963114471080

    Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.

    1.12.2011

    24.

    Mechanical Construction Factory (MCF)

    P.O. Box 35202, Industrial Zone, Al-Qadam Road, Damas

    Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.

    1.12.2011

    25.

    Syronics – Syrian Arab Co. for Electronic Industries

    Kaboon Street, P.O.Box 5966, DamascusTel.-No.:+963-11-5111352Fax:+963-11-5110117

    Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.

    1.12.2011

    26.

    Handasieh – Organization for Engineering Industries

    P.O.Box 5966,Abou Bakr Al- Seddeq St., Damascus and PO BOX 2849 Al-Moutanabi Street, Damascus and PO BOX 21120 Baramkeh, DamascusTel: 963112121816 – 963112121834 – 963112214650 – 963112212743 – 963115110117

    Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.

    1.12.2011

    27.

    Syria Trading Oil Company (Sytrol)

    Prime Minister Building, 17 Street Nissan, Damascus, Syria.

    State-owned company responsible for all oil exports from Syria. Provides financial support to the regime.

    1.12.2011

    28.

    General Petroleum Corporation (GPC)

    New Sham - Building of Syrian Oil Company, PO Box 60694, Damascus, Syria BOX: 60694Tel: 963113141635Fax: 963113141634E-mail: info@gpc-sy.com

    State-owned oil company. Provides financial support to the regime.

    1.12.2011

    29.

    Al Furat Petroleum Company

    Dummar - New Sham - Western Dummer 1st. Island -Property 2299- AFPC Building P.O. Box 7660 Damascus – Syria.Tel: 00963-11- (6183333), 00963-11- (31913333)Fax: 00963-11- (6184444), 00963-11- (31914444)afpc@afpc.net.sy

    Joint venture 50 % owned by GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

    1.12.2011

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    30.

    Industrial Bank

    Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 7th Floor, Maysaloun Street,P.O. Box 7572 Damascus, Syria.Tel: +963 11-222-8200. +963 11-222-7910Fax: +963 11-222-8412

    State-owned bank.

    Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    31.

    Popular Credit Bank

    Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 6th Floor, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria.Tel: +963 11-222-7604. +963 11-221-8376Fax: +963 11-221-0124

    State-owned bank.

    Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    32.

    Saving Bank

    Syria-Damascus – Merjah – Al-Furat St.P.O. Box: 5467Fax: 224 4909 – 245 3471Tel: 222 8403e-mail: s.bank@scs-net.org post-gm@net.sy

    State-owned bank.

    Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    33.

    Agricultural Cooperative Bank

    Agricultural Cooperative Bank Building, Damascus Tajhez,P.O. Box 4325, Damascus, Syria.Tel: +963 11-221-3462; +963 11-222-1393Fax: +963 11-224-1261Website: www.agrobank.org

    State-owned bank.

    Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    34.

    Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank

    Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra,P.O. Box 11-8701, Beirut, Lebanaon.Tel: +961 1-741666Fax: +961 1-738228; +961 1-753215; +961 1-736629Website: www.slcb.com.lb

    Subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Syria already listed.

    Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    35.

    Deir ez-Zur Petroleum Company

    Dar Al Saadi Building 1st, 5th, and 6th Floor Zillat Street Mazza AreaP.O. Box 9120 Damascus SyriaTel: +963 11-662-1175; +963 11-662-1400Fax: +963 11-662-1848

    Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    36.

    Ebla Petroleum Company

    Head Office Mazzeh Villat Ghabia Dar Es Saada 16 Damascus, SyriaTel: +963 116691100P.O. Box 9120

    Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

    37.

    Dijla Petroleum Company

    Building No. 653 – 1st Floor, Daraa Highway,P.O. Box 81, Damascus, Syria

    Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.

    23.1.2012

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    38.

    Central Bank of Syria

    Syria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat Square

    Postal address:

    Altjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus,Syrian Arab Republic,P.O.Box: 2254

    Providing financial support to the regime

    27.2.2012

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    39.

    Syrian Petroleum company

    Address: Dummar Province, Expansion Square, Island 19- Building 32P.O. BOX: 2849 or 3378Phone: 00963-11-3137935 or 3137913Fax: 00963-11-3137979 or 3137977E-mail: spccom2@scs-net.org orspccom1@scs-net.orgWebsite: www.spc.com.syWebsite: www.spc-sy.com

    State-owned oil company. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime

    23.3.2012

    40.

    Mahrukat Company

    (The Syrian Company for the Storage and Distribution of Petroleum Products)

    Headquarters: Damascus - Al Adawi st., Petroleum buildingFax: 00963-11/4445796Phone: 00963-11/44451348 - 4451349E-mail: mahrukat@net.syWebsite: http://www.mahrukat.gov.sy/indexeng.php

    State-owned oil company. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime

    23.3.2012

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    41.

    General Organisation of Tobacco

    Salhieh Street 616, Damascus, Syria

    Provides financial support to the Syrian regime. The General Organisation of Tobacco is wholly owned by the Syrian state. The profits that the organisation makes, including through the sale of licenses to market foreign brands of tobacco and taxes levied on imports of foreign brands of tobacco are transferred to the Syrian state.

    15.5.2012

    42.

    Altoun Group

    Altoun GroupMaaraba Damascus CountrysideNorth Circular HighwayDamascusSyriatel.: 00963-11-5915685Postal Box 30484

    1987 US SIC Codes 6719

    NACE Codes 7415

    Provides financial support to the Syrian regime. The entity is involved in a scheme to export Syrian oil with the listed company Sytrol in order to provide revenue to the regime.

    15.5.2012

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    43.

    Ministry of Defence

    Address: Umayyad Square, Damascus

    Telephone: +963-11-7770700

    Syrian government branch directly involved in repression.

    26.6.2012

    44.

    Ministry of Interior

    Address: Merjeh Square, Damascus

    Telephone: +963-11-2219400, +963-11-2219401, +963-11-2220220, +963-11-2210404

    Syrian government branch directly involved in repression.

    26.6.2012

    45.

    Syrian National Security Bureau

     

    Syrian government branch and element of the Syrian Ba'ath Party. Directly involved in repression. It directed Syrian security forces to use extreme force against demonstrators.

    26.6.2012

    46.

    Syria International Islamic Bank (SIIB)

    (a.k.a.: Syrian International Islamic Bank; a.k.a. SIIB)

    Location: Syria International Islamic Bank Building, Main Highway Road, Al Mazzeh Area, P.O. Box 35494, Damascus, Syria

    Alt. Location: P.O. Box 35494, Mezza'h Vellat Sharqia'h, beside the Consulate of Saudi Arabia, Damascus, Syria

    SIIB has acted as a front for the Commercial Bank of Syria, which has allowed that bank to circumvent sanctions imposed on it by the EU. From 2011 to 2012, SIIB surreptitiously facilitated financing worth almost $150 million on behalf of the Commercial Bank of Syria. Financial arrangements that were purportedly made by SIIB were actually made by the Commercial Bank of Syria.

    In addition to working with the Commercial Bank of Syria to circumvent sanctions, in 2012, SIIB facilitated several substantial payments for the Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank, another bank already designated by the EU.

    In these ways, SIIB has contributed to providing financial support to the Syrian regime.

    26.6.2012

    47.

    General Organisation of Radio and TV

    (a.k.a. Syrian Directorate General of Radio & Television Est; a.k.a. General Radio and Television Corporation; a.k.a. Radio and Television Corporation; a.k.a. GORT)

    Address: Al Oumaween Square, P.O. Box 250, Damascus, Syria.

    Telephone (963 11) 223 4930

    State-run agency subordinate to Syria’s Ministry of Information and as such supports and promotes its information policy. It is responsible for operating Syria’s state-owned television channels, two terrestrial and one satellite, as well as government radio stations. The GORT has incited violence against the civilian population in Syria, serving as a propaganda instrument for the Assad regime and spreading disinformation.

    26.6.2012

    48.

    Syrian Company for Oil Transport

    (a.k.a. Syrian Crude Oil Transportation Company; a.k.a. ‘SCOT’; a.k.a. ‘SCOTRACO’

    Banias Industrial Area, Latakia Entrance Way, P.O. Box 13, Banias, Syria; Website www.scot-syria.com; Email scot50@scn-net.org

    Syrian state owned oil company. Provides financial support to the regime.

    26.6.2012

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    ANNEX II

    List of entities referred to in Article 19(1)



    Entities

     

    Name

    Identifying information

    Reasons

    Date of listing

    1.

    Commercial Bank of Syria

    — Damascus Branch, P.O. Box 2231, Moawiya St., Damascus, Syria;- P.O. Box 933, Yousef Azmeh Square, Damascus, Syria;

    — Aleppo Branch, P.O. Box 2, Kastel Hajjarin St., Aleppo, Syria; SWIFT/BIC CMSY SY DA; all offices worldwide [NPWMD] Website: http://cbs-bank.sy/En-index.php

    Tel: +963 11 2218890

    Fax: +963 11 2216975

    General management: dir.cbs@mail.sy

    State-owned bank providing financial support to the regime.

    13.10.2011



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