Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP^f1, and in particular Article 6 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,

Whereas:

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.

Following the recent brutality by the Government of Zimbabwe against opposition supporters, and the specific role of the police in these events, the names of the Assistant Police Commissioner in charge of Law and Order and the Senior Assistant Police Commissioner in charge of Harare should be added to the list set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP.

Furthermore, more detailed reasons in relation to the individuals listed in that Annex should be provided.

The Annex to Common Position 2004/161/CFSP should therefore be updated and revised accordingly,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: