Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision 2005/592/CFSP
of 29 July 2005
implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to Common Position 2004/161/CFSPf1 and in particular Article 6 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,
Whereas:
(1)
By Common Position 2004/161/CFSP the Council adopted measures, inter alia, to prevent the entry into, or transit through, the territories of Member States of individuals who engage in activities which seriously undermine democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law in Zimbabwe and to freeze their funds and economic resources.
(2)
On 13 June 2005 the Council adopted Council Decision 2005/444/CFSPf2 implementing Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe following a government reshuffle.
(3)
The list of persons subject to the restrictive measures annexed to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP should be updated to incorporate those responsible for the current human rights violations known under the name ‘Operation Murambatsvina’ (forcible demolition and internal displacement),
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: