16.11.2005   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 299/72

(1)

On 23 May 2005 the Council strongly condemned the excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force by the Uzbek security forces during events in Andijan in May and expressed its deep regret regarding the failure of the Uzbek authorities to respond adequately to the UN’s call for an independent international inquiry into these events.

(2)

On 13 June 2005 the Council condemned the Uzbek authorities’ refusal to allow an independent international inquiry into the recent events in Andijan, reiterated its conviction that a credible independent international inquiry should be held and urged the Uzbek authorities to reconsider their position by the end of June 2005.

(3)

On 18 July the Council recalled its conclusions of May 23 and June 13 and expressed its regret that the Uzbek authorities had not reconsidered their position by the given deadline of the end of June. On that occasion the Council indicated that it would be examining measures against Uzbekistan, such as the introduction of an embargo on exports to Uzbekistan of arms, military equipment and equipment which might be used for internal repression as well as other targeted measures.

(4)

On 3 October 2005, the Council again expressed its profound concern at the situation in Uzbekistan and strongly condemned the Uzbek authorities’ refusal to allow an independent international inquiry into the recent events in Andijan in May. It stated that it continued to place primary importance on a credible and transparent independent international inquiry.

(5)

In the light of the excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force by the Uzbek security forces during the Andijan events, the Council has decided to impose an embargo on exports to Uzbekistan of arms, military equipment and other equipment that might be used for internal repression.

(6)

The Council has also decided to implement restrictions on admission to the European Union aimed at those individuals who are directly responsible for the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force in Andijan and for the obstruction of an independent inquiry.

(7)

The Council has decided to implement these measures for an initial period of one year. In the meantime, the Council will review the measures in the light of any significant changes to the current situation, in particular with regard to:

and any action that demonstrates the willingness of the Uzbek authorities to adhere to the principles of respect for human rights, rule of law and fundamental freedoms.

(8)

Action by the Community is needed in order to implement certain measures,

(i)

to provide technical assistance, brokering services and other services related to military activities and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, or related to equipment which might be used for internal repression, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in Uzbekistan.

(ii)

to provide financing or financial assistance related to military activities, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services and other services, or related to equipment which might be used for internal repression, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in Uzbekistan.

(i)

the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for institution-building programmes of the UN, the EU and the Community, or for EU and UN crisis management operations;

(ii)

the supply, transfer, or export of arms and equipment referred to in Article 1 for the forces in Uzbekistan of contributors to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ (OEF);

(iii)

the sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use;

(iv)

the provision of financing, financial assistance or technical assistance related to equipment referred to at (i), (ii) and (iii),

(i)

as host country of an international intergovernmental organisation;

(ii)

as host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations; or

(iii)

under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or

(iv)

under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.

1.

Helmets providing ballistic protection, anti-riot helmets, anti-riot shields and ballistic shields and specially designed components therefor.

2.

Specially designed fingerprint equipment.

3.

Power controlled searchlights.

4.

Construction equipment provided with ballistic protection.

5.

Hunting knives.

6.

Specially designed production equipment to make shotguns.

7.

Ammunition hand-loading equipment.

8.

Communications intercept devices.

9.

Solid-state optical detectors.

10.

Image-intensifier tubes.

11.

Telescopic weapon sights.

12.

Smooth-bore weapons and related ammunition, other than those specially designed for military use, and specially designed components therefor; except:

13.

Simulators for training in the use of firearms and specially designed or modified components and accessories therefor.

14.

Bombs and grenades, other than those specially designed for military use, and specially designed components therefor.

15.

Body armour, other than those manufactured to military standards or specifications, and specially designed components therefor.

16.

All-wheel-drive utility vehicles capable of off-road use that have been manufactured or fitted with ballistic protection, and profiled armour for such vehicles.

17.

Water cannon and specially designed or modified components therefor.

18.

Vehicles equipped with a water cannon.

19.

Vehicles specially designed or modified to be electrified to repel borders and components therefor specially designed or modified for that purpose.

20.

Acoustic devices represented by the manufacturer or supplier as suitable for riot-control purposes, and specially designed components therefor.

21.

Leg-irons, gang-chains, shackles and electric-shock belts, specially designed for restraining human beings; except:

22.

Portable devices designed or modified for the purpose of riot control or self-protection by the administration of an incapacitating substance (such as tear gas or pepper sprays), and specially designed components therefor.

23.

Portable devices designed or modified for the purpose of riot control or self-protection by the administration of an electric shock (including electric-shocks batons, electric shock shields, stun guns and electric shock dart guns (tasers)) and components therefor specially designed or modified for that purpose.

24.

Electronic equipment capable of detecting concealed explosives and specially designed components therefor; except:

25.

Electronic jamming equipment specially designed to prevent the detonation by radio remote control of improvised devices and specially designed components therefor.

26.

Equipment and devices specially designed to initiate explosions by electrical or non-electrical means, including firing sets, detonators, igniters, boosters and detonating cord, and specially designed components therefor; except:

27.

Equipment and devices designed for explosive ordnance disposal; except:

28.

Night vision and thermal imaging equipment and image intensifier tubes or solid state sensors therefor.

29.

Linear cutting explosive charges.

30.

Explosives and related substances as follows:

31.

Software specially designed and technology required for all listed items.

1.

Surname, First Name: Almatov, Zakirjan

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Minister of Interior

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue): Passport No DA 0002600 (Diplomatic ppt)

Nationality: Uzbek

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number): None

2.

Surname, First Name: Mullajonov, Tokhir Okhunovich

Alias: Alternative spelling for surname: Mullajanov

Sex: Male

Title, Function: First Deputy Interior Minister

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country): Ferghana, Uzbekistan

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue): Passport No DA 0003586 (Diplomatic ppt) expires 05/11/2009

Nationality: Uzbek

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number): None

3.

Surname, First Name: Gulamov, Kadir Gafurovich

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Defence Minister

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue): Passport No DA 0002284 (Diplomatic ppt) expires 24/10/2005

Nationality: Uzbek

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number): None

4.

Surname, First Name: Ruslan Mirzaev

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: National Security Council State Adviser

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

5.

Surname, First Name: Saidullo Begaliyevich Begaliyev

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Andizhan Regional Governor

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

6.

Surname, First Name: Kossimali Akhmedov

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Major General

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

7.

Surname, First Name: Ergashev, Ismail Ergashevitch

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Major General (Retired)

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country): Not known

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country): Vali Aitachaga, Uzbekistan

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue): No details

Nationality: Uzbek

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number): None

8.

Surname, First Name: Pavel Islamovich Ergashev

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Colonel

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

9.

Surname, First Name: Vladimir Adolfovich Mamo

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Major General

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

10.

Surname, First Name: Gregori Pak

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Colonel

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

11.

Surname, First Name: Valeri Tadzhiev

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Colonel

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country):

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country):

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue):

Nationality:

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number):

12.

Surname, First Name: Inoyatov, Rustam Raulovich

Alias:

Sex: Male

Title, Function: Chief of SNB (National Security Service),

Address (No, street, postal code, town, country): Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Date of birth:

Place of birth (town, country): Sherabad, Uzbekistan

Passport or ID Number (including country that issued and date and place of issue): Passport No DA 0003171 (Diplomatic ppt); also diplomatic passport No 0001892 (expired 15/09/2004)

Nationality: Uzbek

Other information (e.g. name of father and mother, fiscal number, telephone or fax number): None