Restrictive measures in relation to the 14 February 2005 terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon
Restrictive measures in relation to the 14 February 2005 terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon is a sanctions program maintained by European Union Council (EU) targeting Lebanon. It imposes asset freeze and travel ban.
Overview
The terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon on 14 February 2005 killed 23 people, including the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, and caused injury to dozens of people. On 31 October 2005, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1636 (2005), where it noted with extreme concern that there is converging evidence pointing at the involvement of both Lebanese and Syrian officials in the terrorist act. To assist in the investigation of the crime, the Security Council decided to impose measures against all individuals suspected of being involved in the planning, sponsoring, organizing or perpetrating the terrorist act. This restrictive measures regime applies also in relation to Syria. Adopted by: UN. No persons or entities are currently designated under this regime.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Common Position concerning specific restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri
- Council Regulation imposing specific restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri
- Resolution 1595 (2005)