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Council Common Position

of 20 March 2000

extending Common Position 1999/206/CFSP concerning Ethiopia and Eritrea

(2000/230/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Having regard to Council Common Position 1999/206/CFSP of 15 March 1999 concerning Ethiopia and Eritrea(1),

Whereas:

(1) Common Position 1999/206/CFSP was extended until 31 March 2000 by Common Position 1999/650/CFSP(2).

(2) Common Position 1999/206/CFSP should be further extended in the light of the considerations in Article 3 thereof,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 1999/206/CFSP shall be extended until 30 September 2000.

It shall be kept under constant review.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 20 March 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. Gama

(1) OJ L 72, 18.3.1999, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 257, 2.10.1999, p. 1.
Council Common Position

of 5 November 2001

concerning restrictive measures against the Taliban and amending Common Positions 1996/746/CFSP, 2001/56/CFSP and 2001/154/CFSP

(2001/771/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The United Nations Security Council has adopted Resolutions 1076(1996) on Afghanistan and 1333(2000) setting out measures to be imposed specifically against the Taliban regime.

(2) On 26 February 2001 the Council adopted Common Position 2001/154/CFSP concerning additional restrictive measures against the Taliban and amending Common Position 96/746/CFSP(1), which took account of the UNSCR 1333(2000).

(3) There is a need to amend Common Positions 1996/746/CFSP of 17 December 1996 concerning the imposition of an embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment on Afghanistan(2), 2001/56/CFSP of 22 January 2001 on Afghanistan(3) and 2001/154/CFSP to ensure that their provisions are fully consistent with those in UNSCR 1333(2000),

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

In Article 1 of Common Position 1996/746/CFSP and Article 2(g) of Common Position 2001/56/CFSP the term "Afghanistan" shall be replaced by the following phrase: "the territory of Afghanistan under Taliban control as designated by the UN Sanctions Committee".

Article 2

The following phrase shall be deleted from Article 1 of Common Position 2001/154/CFSP: "and which continue to apply to the entire territory of Afghanistan".

Article 3

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 4

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 5 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

R. Miller

(1) OJ L 57, 27.2.2001, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 342, 31.12.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 21, 23.1.2001, p. 1.
Council Common Position

of 11 January 2002

concerning a prohibition on imports of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone

(2002/22/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 5 July 2000 the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1306(2000) prohibiting the direct or indirect import of all rough diamonds from Sierra Leone for an initial period of 18 months, while exempting imports of rough diamonds whose origin is certified by the Government of Sierra Leone.

(2) On 2 July 2000 the Council adopted Common Position 2000/455/CFSP(1) so as to implement Resolution 1306(2000). That Common Position expired on 5 January 2002.

(3) On 19 December 2001 the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1385(2001) whereby the measures imposed by Resolution 1306(2000) are to remain in force until 5 December 2002. A new Common Position must therefore be adopted.

(4) Action by the Community is needed in order to implement the required measures,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The direct or indirect import of all rough diamonds from Sierra Leone to the Community shall be prohibited under the conditions set out in UNSCR 1306(2000) and 1385(2001).

Article 2

Rough diamonds controlled by the Government of Sierra Leone through the Certificate of Origin regime consistent with paragraph 5 of Resolution 1306(2000) shall continue to be exempt from the measure referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be reviewed as the need arises.

Article 4

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall be applicable from 5 January 2002.

It shall expire on 5 December 2002.

Article 5

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 11 January 2002.

For the Council

The President

J. Piqué I Camps

(1) OJ L 183, 22.7.2000, p. 2.
Council Common Position

of 22 July 2002

amending Common Position 2002/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

(2002/600/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 February 2002, the Council adopted Common Position 2002/145/CFSP(1) which introduces restrictive measures against the Government of Zimbabwe and those who bear wide responsibility for serious violations of human rights and of the freedom of opinion, of association and of peaceful assembly.

(2) The Council has assessed that these violations continue and therefore deems it necessary to extend restrictive measures against the Government of Zimbabwe to further individuals who bear a wide responsibility for such violations.

(3) Common Position 2002/145/CFSP should therefore be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2002/145/CFSP is hereby replaced by the list set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 22 July 2002.

For the Council

The President

P. S. Møller

(1) OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 1.

ANNEX

List of persons referred to in Article 1

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Council Joint Action 2003/448/CFSP

of 16 June 2003

extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in Afghanistan

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14, Article 18(5) and Article 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Joint Action 2002/961/CFSP of 10 December 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in Afghanistan(1) applies until 30 June 2003.

(2) On the basis of a review of that Joint Action, the mandate of the Special Representative should be extended.

(3) On 30 March 2000 the Council adopted guidelines on the appointing procedure and administrative arrangements for European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs),

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Francesc VENDRELL as the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan as set out in Joint Action 2002/961/CFSP is hereby extended until 31 December 2003.

Article 2

This Joint Action shall enter into force on 1 July 2003.

Article 3

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. Papandreou

(1) OJ L 334, 11.12.2002, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 329/20

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2004/748/CFSP

of 2 November 2004

concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 21 May 2002, the Council adopted Common Position 2002/400/CFSP concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians (1) and granting them national permits for entry into and stay on their territory valid for a period of up to 12 months.

(2) By Common Positions 2003/366/CFSP (2) and 2004/493/CFSP (3), the Council decided that the validity of these permits should be extended by 12 and 6 months respectively.

(3) The validity of those permits should be extended for a further period of 12 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The Member States referred to in Article 2 of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP shall extend the validity of the national permits for entry and stay granted pursuant to Article 3 of that Common Position for a further period of 12 months.

Article 2

The Council shall evaluate the application of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP within 6 months of the adoption of this Common Position.

Article 3

This Common Position shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 2 November 2004. For the Council The President B. R. BOT

(1) OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 33.

(2) OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 51.

(3) OJ L 181, 18.5.2004, p. 24.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 31/69

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2005/95/CFSP

of 2 February 2005

extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for Afghanistan

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 14, 18(5) and 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 8 December 2003 the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/871/CFSP (1) extending and amending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union (‘EUSR’) in Afghanistan.

(2) On 28 June 2004 the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/533/CFSP (2) amending and extending until 28 February 2005 Joint Action 2003/871/CFSP.

(3) On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2003/871/CFSP, the mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further six months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Francesc VENDRELL as the EUSR for Afghanistan is hereby extended until 31 August 2005.

Article 2

Article 5(1) of Joint Action 2003/871/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR shall be EUR 635 000.’

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 2 February 2005. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 326, 13.12.2003, p. 41.

(2) OJ L 234, 3.7.2004, p. 17.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 31/74

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2005/100/CFSP

of 2 February 2005

extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 14, 18(5) and 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 8 December 2003 the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/872/CFSP (1) extending and amending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus.

(2) On 28 June 2004 the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/532/CFSP (2), extending until 28 February 2005 Joint Action 2003/872/CFSP.

(3) On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2003/872/CFSP, as amended by Joint Action 2004/532/CFSP, the mandate of the Special Representative should be extended for a further six months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Heikki TALVITIE as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus, as set out in Joint Action 2003/872/CFSP and as amended by Joint Action 2004/532/CFSP, is hereby extended until 31 August 2005.

Article 2

Article 5(1) of Joint Action 2003/872/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR shall be EUR 370 000.’

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 2 February 2005. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 326, 13.12.2003, p. 44.

(2) OJ L 234, 3.7.2004, p. 16.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 199/103

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2005/589/CFSP

of 28 July 2005

extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 14, 18(5) and 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 8 December 2003 the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/870/CFSP (1) amending and extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

(2) On 26 July 2004 the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/565/CFSP (2) appointing Mr Michael SAHLIN as the European Union Special Representative in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

(3) On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2003/870/CFSP the mandate of the European Union Special Representative should be extended for a period of two and a half months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Michael SAHLIN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as set out in Joint Action 2003/870/CFSP, is hereby extended until 15 November 2005.

Article 2

Article 5(1) of Joint Action 2003/870/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR shall be EUR 195 000.’

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2005. For the Council The President J. STRAW

(1) OJ L 326, 13.12.2003, p. 39.

(2) OJ L 251, 27.7.2004, p. 18.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 19/38

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2006/31/CFSP

of 23 January 2006

renewing the restrictive measures imposed against Liberia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Liberia (1) in order to implement the measures imposed against Liberia by the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1521(2003).

(2) On 22 December 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/902/CFSP (2) extending Common Position 2004/137/CFSP for a 12-month period, in accordance with UNSCR 1579(2004).

(3) In the light of the developments in Liberia, the UN Security Council on 20 December 2005 adopted Resolution 1647(2005) renewing the restrictive measures on arms and travel imposed by UNSCR 1521(2003) for a further period of 12 months and renewing the restrictive measures on diamonds and timber imposed by UNSCR 1521 (2003) for a further period of six months.

(4) The measures imposed by Common Position 2004/137/CFSP should therefore be renewed with effect from 23 December 2005 in order to give effect to UNSCR 1647(2005),

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

1. The measures imposed by Articles 1 and 2 of Common Position 2004/137/CFSP shall be applied for a further period of 12 months, unless the Council decides otherwise in accordance with any future relevant UN Security Council Resolution.

2. The measures imposed by Articles 3 and 4 of Common Position 2004/137/CFSP shall be applied for a further period of six months, unless the Council decides otherwise in accordance with any future relevant UN Security Council Resolution.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall be applicable from 23 December 2005 until 22 December 2006.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 23 January 2006. For the Council The President J. PRÖLL

(1) OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 35.

(2) OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 113.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 246/16

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/607/CFSP

of 7 September 2006

amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 7 June 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/407/CFSP amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM) (1) for a further period of three months until 15 September 2006.

(2) On 21 July 2006 the Government of Indonesia invited the EU to extend the mandate of the AMM for a final period of three months until 15 December 2006. The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) also indicated its support for such an extension of the mission.

(3) On 28 July 2006, the Political and Security Committee reiterated its support for the peace process in Aceh and expressed support for the recommendation of the Secretary-General/High Representative to extend the mandate of the AMM for a final period of three months.

(4) Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

In the second paragraph of Article 16 of Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP, the date shall be replaced by the following:

‘15 December 2006’.

Article 2

The financial reference amount intended to cover the additional expenditure related to the mission for the period 16 September 2006 to 15 December 2006 shall be EUR 1 530 000.

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2006. For the Council The President E. TUOMIOJA

(1) OJ L 158, 10.6.2006, p. 20.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 379/129

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2006/1011/CFSP

of 21 December 2006

implementing Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 15 and 34 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (1).

(2) On 29 May 2006, the Council adopted Common Position 2006/380/CFSP updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (2) and the list of persons, groups and entities to which that Common Position applies.

(3) The Council has determined that certain additional persons, groups and entities are involved in terrorists acts within the meaning of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP and that they should therefore be added to that list, in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 1(4) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The persons, groups and entities listed in the Annex shall be added to the list of persons, groups and entities to which Common Position 2001/931/CFSP applies.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 2006. For the Council The President J. KORKEAOJA

(1) OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93.

(2) OJ L 144, 31.5.2006, p. 25.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 41/16

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2007/92/CFSP

of 12 February 2007

renewing the restrictive measures imposed against Côte d'Ivoire

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 13 December 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/852/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire in order to implement the measures imposed against Côte d'Ivoire by United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1572 (2004). In accordance with that Resolution, these measures applied until 15 December 2005.

(2) On 23 January 2006, the Council adopted Common Position 2006/30/CFSP (2) renewing the restrictive measures imposed against Côte d'Ivoire by Common Position 2004/852/CFSP for a further period of 12 months and supplementing them with the restrictive measures imposed by paragraph 6 of UNSCR 1643 (2005). In accordance with that Resolution, these measures applied until 15 December 2006.

(3) In the light of the recent developments in Côte d'Ivoire, the UN Security Council on 15 December 2006 adopted Resolution 1727 (2006) renewing the restrictive measures imposed by UNSCR 1572 (2004) and UNSCR 1643 (2005) until 31 October 2007.

(4) The measures imposed by Common Position 2004/852/CFSP and Common Position 2006/30/CFSP should therefore be renewed with effect from 16 December 2006 until 31 October 2007, in order to give effect to UNSCR 1727 (2006),

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The measures imposed by Common Position 2004/852/CFSP and Common Position 2006/30/CFSP shall be applied until 31 October 2007, unless the Council decides otherwise in accordance with any future relevant UN Security Council Resolution.

Article 2

This Common Position shall apply from 16 December 2006 until 31 October 2007.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 12 February 2007. For the Council The President F.-W. STEINMEIER

(1) OJ L 368, 15.12.2004, p. 50. Common Position as last amended by Decision 2006/483/CFSP (OJ L 189, 12.7.2006, p. 23).

(2) OJ L 19, 24.1.2006, p. 36.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 90/94

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2007/203/CFSP

of 27 March 2007

extending the mandate of the EU-team to contribute to the preparations of the establishment of a possible International Civilian Mission in Kosovo, including a European Union Special Representative component

(ICM/EUSR Preparation Team)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 and Article 25(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 15 September 2006 the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP on the establishment of a EU-team to contribute to the preparations of the establishment of a possible International Civilian Mission in Kosovo, including a European Union Special Representative component (ICM/EUSR Preparation Team) (1). That Joint Action expires on 31 March 2007.

(2) On 27 February 2007 the Political and Security Committee recommended that the mandate of the ICM/EUSR Preparation Team be extended.

(3) Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP should be extended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP is hereby extended until 31 July 2007.

Article 2

The financial reference amount of EUR 869 000 as set out in Article 9(1) of Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP shall be increased by EUR 807 000 in order to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the ICM/EUSR Preparation Team from 15 September 2006 to 31 July 2007.

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 27 March 2007. For the Council The President P. STEINBRÜCK

(1) OJ L 253, 16.9.2006, p. 29.