Today, UK regulators removed:

1. KIBELISA, Roger

DOB: 09/09/1959. POB: Fayala, DRC a.k.a: NGAMBASWI, Roger, Kibelisa Nationality: DRC Address: 24, avenue Photopao, Kinshasa/Mont Ngafula, RDC. Position: Interior Director of the National Intelligence Service (ANR) Other Information: EU Listing. As Interior Director of the National Intelligence Service (ANR), Roger Kibelisa is involved in the intimidation campaign carried out by ANR officials towards opposition members, including arbitrary arrests and detention. Roger Kibelisa has therefore undermined the rule of law and obstructed a consensual and peaceful solution towards elections in DRC. Listed on: 12/12/2016 Last Updated: 13/12/2018 10/07/2020 Group ID: 13437.

2. MENDE, Lambert

DOB: 11/02/1953. POB: Okolo, DRC a.k.a: OMALANGA, Lambert, Mende Nationality: DRC Passport Details: Diplomatic passport DB0001939 (issued 04/05/2017 – expiring 03/05/2022) Address: 20, avenue Kalongo, Kinshasa/Ngaliema, RDC. Position: Minister of Communications and Media Other Information: EU listing. Spokesperson of the Government Listed on: 30/05/2017 Last Updated: 13/12/2018 10/07/2020 Group ID: 13463.

from their Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions program, as per Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2101.

I’m not sure why changes passed by the EU in December are just being implemented now, though… not as much harm with removals, but still…

Links:

OFSI Notice

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2101

Categories: DRC (Congo) Sanctions EU Updates OFSI Updates Sanctions Lists

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