Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau

Overview

EU restrictive measures against Guinea-Bissau were introduced on 3 May 2012. Travel restrictions and an asset freeze were imposed targeting those who sought to prevent or block a peaceful political process or who took action that undermined stability in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, in particular those who played a leading role in the mutiny of 1 April 2010 and the coup d’état of 12 April 2012. The measures also target those who sought to undermine the rule of law, curtailing the primacy of civilian power and furthering impunity and instability in the country. On 18 May 2012, the UN Security Council adopted a Resolution 2048 (2012), which imposed a travel ban on persons seeking to prevent the restoration of the constitutional order or taking action that undermines stability in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. This restrictive measures regime includes both Council of the EU and UN Security Council designations. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible as well as exemptions for humanitarian purposes. Adopted by: UN and EU. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.

Targeted country

Legal bases

• Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau and repealing Decision 2012/237/CFSP
• Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau
• Resolution 2048 (2012)

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