Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/353 of 25 February 2021 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus
Date: 2021-02-25
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Belarus, EU restrictive measure, economic sanctions, international sanctions, legal person, natural person




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26.2.2021   


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Official Journal of the European Union


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            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/353
of 25 February 2021
         
amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,


Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:







(1)


On 15 October 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/642/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Belarus.












(2)


On the basis of a review of Decision 2012/642/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be extended until 28 February 2022.












(3)


The title of Decision 2012/642/CFSP, and the statements of reasons for nine natural and three legal persons included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to that Decision, should be amended. The date of listing for all natural persons included in that Annex should be added.












(4)


Decision 2012/642/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
Decision 2012/642/CFSP is amended as follows:






(1)


the title is replaced by the following:

                              ‘
                              Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus
                              ’;










(2)


Article 8 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 8

1.   This Decision shall apply until 28 February 2022.


2.   This Decision shall be kept under constant review and shall be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’;












(3)


the Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.






Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.




Done at Brussels, 25 February 2021.


For the Council


The President

A. P. ZACARIAS
            





(1)  Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012 concerning restrictive measures against Belarus (OJ L 285, 17.10.2012, p. 1).




ANNEX



‘ANNEX
List of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Articles 3(1) and 4(1)






A.


Natural persons referred to in Articles 3(1) and 4(1)










 


Names (Transliteration of Belarusian spelling) (Transliteration of Russian spelling)


Names (Belarusian spelling) (Russian spelling)


Identifying information


Reasons for listing


Date of listing




1.


Uladzimir Uladzimiravich NAVUMAU
Vladimir Vladimirovich NAUMOV


Уладзiмiр Уладзiмiравiч НАВУМАЎ
Владимир Владимирович НАУМОВ


Position(s): former Minister of Internal Affairs; former Head of the President’s Security Service
DOB: 7.2.1956
POB: Smolensk, former USSR (now Russian Federation)
Gender: male


Failed to take action to investigate the case of the unresolved disappearances of Yuri Zakharenko, Viktor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovski and Dmitri Zavadski in Belarus in 1999-2000. Former Minister of Internal Affairs and also former Head of the President's Security Service. As a Minister of Internal Affairs he was responsible for the repression of peaceful demonstrations until his retirement on 6 April 2009 for health reasons. Received a residence in the Drozdy nomenklatura district in Minsk from the Presidential Administration. In October 2014, was awarded the Order ‘For Merit’ III degree by President Lukashenka.


24.9.2004




2.


Dzmitry Valerievich PAULICHENKA
Dmitri Valerievich PAVLICHENKO (Dmitriy Valeriyevich PAVLICHENKO)


Дзмiтрый Валер'евiч ПАЎЛIЧЭНКА
Дмитрий Валериевич ПАВЛИЧЕНКО


Position(s): former Commander of the Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR)
DOB: 1966
POB: Vitebsk/Viciebsk, former USSR (now Belarus)
Address: Belarusian Association of Veterans of Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs ‘Honour’, 111 Mayakovskogo St., Minsk 220028, Belarus
Gender: male


Key person in the unresolved disappearances of Yuri Zakharenko, Viktor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovski and Dmitri Zavadski in Belarus in 1999-2000. Former Commander of the Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA).
Businessman, Head of ‘Honour’, the MoIA's Association of veterans from the special forces of the MoIA.


24.9.2004




3.


Viktar Uladzimiravich SHEIMAN (Viktar Uladzimiravich SHEYMAN)
Viktor Vladimirovich SHEIMAN (Viktor Vladimirovich SHEYMAN)


Вiктар Уладзiмiравiч ШЭЙМАН
Виктор Владимирович ШЕЙМАН


Position(s): Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate; Former Minister of Internal Affairs
DOB: 26.5.1958
POB: Soltanishki, Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Address: Belarus President Property Management Directorate, 38 K. Marx St., Minsk 220016, Belarus
Gender: male


Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate. Responsible for the unresolved disappearances of Yuri Zakharenko, Viktor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovski and Dmitri Zavadski in Belarus in 1999-2000. Former Secretary of the Security Council. Sheiman remains a Special Assistant/Aid to the President.


24.9.2004




4.


Iury Leanidavich SIVAKAU (Yuri Leanidavich SIVAKAU, SIVAKOU)
Iury (Yuri) Leonidovich SIVAKOV


Юрый Леанiдавiч СIВАКАЎ, СIВАКОЎ
Юрий Леонидович СИВАКОВ


Position(s): former Minister of Internal Affairs; former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration
DOB: 5.8.1946
POB: Onor, Sakhalin Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Russian Federation)
Address: Belarusian Association of Veterans of Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs ‘Honour’, 111 Mayakovskogo St., Minsk 220028, Belarus
Gender: male


Orchestrated the unresolved disappearances of Yuri Zakharenko, Viktor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovski and Dmitri Zavadski in Belarus in 1999-2000. Former Minister of Tourism and Sports, former Minister of Internal Affairs and former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration.


24.9.2004




5.


Yuri Khadzimuratavich KARAEU
Yuri Khadzimuratovich KARAEV


Юрый Хаджымуратавiч КАРАЕЎ
Юрий Хаджимуратович КАРАЕВ


Position(s): Former Minister of Internal Affairs; Lieutenant General of Militia (police force); Aide to the President of the Republic of Belarus - Inspector for the Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast
DOB: 21.6.1966
POB: Ordzhonikidze, former USSR (now Vladikavkaz, Russian Federation)
Gender: male


In his former leadership position as Minister of Internal Affairs (MoIA), he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
Remains active in the Lukashenka regime as an aide to the President of Belarus – Inspector for the Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast.


2.10.2020




6.


Genadz Arkadzievich KAZAKEVICH
Gennadi Arkadievich KAZAKEVICH


Генадзь Аркадзьевiч КАЗАКЕВIЧ
Геннадий Аркадьевич КАЗАКЕВИЧ


Position(s): Former First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs;
Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs – Chief of the Criminal Militia, Colonel of Militia (police force)
DOB: 14.2.1975
POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership position as First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs (MoIA), he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. He retains his post of Chief of the Criminal Militia.


2.10.2020




7.


Aliaksandr Piatrovich BARSUKOU
Alexander (Alexandr) Petrovich BARSUKOV


Аляксандр Пятровiч БАРСУКОЎ
Александр Петрович БАРСУКОВ


Position(s): Former Deputy Minister Internal Affairs; Lieutenant-General of Militia (police force);
Aide to the President of the Republic of Belarus - Inspector for the Minsk Region/Oblast
DOB: 29.4.1965
POB: Vetkovski (Vetka) District, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership position as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs (MoIA), he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as Aide to the President of Belarus – Inspector for the Minsk Region/Oblast.


2.10.2020




8.


Siarhei Mikalaevich KHAMENKA
Sergei Nikolaevich KHOMENKO


Сяргей Мiкалаевiч ХАМЕНКА
Сергей Николаевич ХОМЕНКО


Position(s): Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major-General of Militia (police force)
DOB: 21.9.1966
POB: Yasinovataya, former USSR (now Ukraine)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


2.10.2020




9.


Yuri Genadzevich NAZARANKA
Yuri Gennadievich NAZARENKO


Юрый Генадзевiч НАЗАРАНКА
Юрий Геннадьевич НАЗАРЕНКО


Position(s): Former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Former Commander of the Internal Troops;
First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Head of the Public Security Police, Major General of Militia (police force)
DOB: 17.4.1976
POB: Slonim, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership position as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) and Commander of the MoIA Internal Troops, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces, in particular the Internal Troops under his command, in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as first Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Head of the Public Security Police.


2.10.2020




10.


Khazalbek Baktibekavich ATABEKAU
Khazalbek Bakhtibekovich ATABEKOV


Хазалбек Бактiбекавiч АТАБЕКАЎ
Хазалбек Бахтибекович АТАБЕКОВ


Position(s): Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops
DOB: 18.3.1967
Gender: male


In his position as Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces, in particular the Internal Troops under his command, in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators, as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


2.10.2020




11.


Aliaksandr Valerievich BYKAU
Alexander (Alexandr) Valerievich BYKOV


Аляксандр Валер’евiч БЫКАЎ
Александр Валерьевич БЫКОВ


Position(s): Commander of the Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR), Lieutenant Colonel
Gender: male


In his position as Commander of the Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by SOBR forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators.


2.10.2020




12.


Aliaksandr Sviataslavavich SHEPELEU
Alexander (Alexandr) Svyatoslavovich SHEPELEV


Аляксандр Святаслававiч ШЭПЕЛЕЎ
Александр Святославович ШЕПЕЛЕВ


Position(s): Head of the Department for Safety and Security, Ministry of Internal Affairs
DOB: 14.10.1975
POB: village of Rublevsk, Kruglyanskiy district, Mogilev/Mahiliou Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his senior position as Head of the Department for Safety and Security in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), he is involved in the repression and intimidation campaign led by MoIA forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


2.10.2020




13.


Dzmitry Uladzimiravich BALABA
Dmitry Vladimirovich BALABA


Дзмiтрый Уладзiмiравiч БАЛАБА
Дмитрий Владимирович БАЛАБА


Position(s): Head of OMON (‘Special Purpose Police Detachment’) for the Minsk City Executive Committee
DOB: 1.6.1972
POB: village of Gorodilovo, Minsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his command position over OMON forces in Minsk, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by OMON forces in Minsk in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


2.10.2020




14.


Ivan Uladzimiravich KUBRAKOU
Ivan Vladimirovich KUBRAKOV


Iван Уладзiмiравiч КУБРАКОЎ
Иван Владимирович КУБРАКОВ


Position(s): Former Head of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Minsk City Executive Committee;
Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of Militia (police force)
DOB: 5.5.1975
POB: village of Malinovka, Mogilev/Mahiliou Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former position as Head of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Minsk City Executive Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by police forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as the Minister of Internal Affairs.


2.10.2020




15.


Maxim Aliaksandravich GAMOLA (HAMOLA)
Maxim Alexandrovich GAMOLA


Максiм Аляксандравiч ГАМОЛА
Максим Александрович ГАМОЛА


Position(s): Former Head of the Police Department in Moskovski District, Minsk;
Deputy head of the Minsk City Police Department, Head of Criminal Police
Gender: male


In his former position as Head of the Police Department in Moskovski District, Minsk, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that district against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as Deputy Head of the Minsk City Police Department and Head of Criminal Police.


2.10.2020




16.


Aliaksandr Mikhailavich ALIASHKEVICH
Alexander (Alexandr) Mikhailovich ALESHKEVICH


Аляксандр Мiхайлавiч АЛЯШКЕВIЧ
Александр Михайлович АЛЕШКЕВИЧ


Position(s): First Deputy Head of the District Department of Internal Affairs in Moskovski District, Minsk, Head of Criminal Police
Gender: male


In his position as First Deputy Head of the District Department of Internal Affairs in Moskovski District, Minsk and Head of Criminal Police, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that district against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.


2.10.2020




17.


Andrei Vasilievich GALENKA
Andrey Vasilievich GALENKA


Андрэй Васiльевiч ГАЛЕНКА
Андрей Васильевич ГАЛЕНКА


Position(s): Deputy Head of the District Department of Internal Affairs in Moskovski District, Minsk, Head of Public Safety Police
Gender: male


In his position as Deputy Head of the District Department of Internal Affairs in Moskovski District, Minsk and Head of Public Safety Police, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that district against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.


2.10.2020




18.


Aliaksandr Paulavich VASILIEU
Alexander (Alexandr) Pavlovich VASILIEV


Аляксандр Паўлавiч ВАСIЛЬЕЎ
Александр Павлович ВАСИЛЬЕВ


Position(s): Head of the Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast Executive Committee
DOB: 24.3.1975
POB: Mogilev/Mahilou, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as Head of the Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast Executive Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that region/oblast against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.


2.10.2020




19.


Aleh Mikalaevich SHULIAKOUSKI
Oleg Nikolaevich SHULIAKOVSKI


Алег Мiкалаевiч ШУЛЯКОЎСКI
Олег Николаевич ШУЛЯКОВСКИЙ


Position(s): First Deputy Head of the Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast Executive Committee, Head of Criminal Police
DOB: 26.7.1977
Gender: male


In his position as First Deputy Head of the Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast Executive Committee and Head of Criminal Police, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that region/oblast against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.


2.10.2020




20.


Anatol Anatolievich VASILIEU
Anatoli Anatolievich VASILIEV


Анатоль Анатольевiч ВАСIЛЬЕЎ
Анатолий Анатольевич ВАСИЛЬЕВ


Position(s): Deputy Head of the Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast Executive Committee, Head of Public Safety Police
DOB: 26.1.1972
POB: Gomel/Homyel, Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as Deputy Head of the Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast Executive Committee and Head of Public Safety Police, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that region/oblast against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.


2.10.2020




21.


Aliaksandr Viachaslavavich ASTREIKA
Alexander (Alexandr) Viacheslavovich ASTREIKO


Аляксандр Вячаслававiч АСТРЭЙКА
Александр Вячеславович АСТРЕЙКО


Position(s): Head of Department of Internal Affairs of Brest Region/Oblast Executive Committee, Major-General of Militia (police force)
DOB: 22.12.1971
POB: Kapyl, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as Head of Department of Internal Affairs of Brest Region/Oblast Executive Committee and Major-General of Militia, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign in that region/oblast against peaceful protesters in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including torture.


2.10.2020




22.


Leanid ZHURAUSKI
Leonid ZHURAVSKI


Леанiд ЖУРАЎСКI
Леонид ЖУРАВСКИЙ


Position(s): Head of OMON (‘Special Purpose Police Detachment’) in Vitebsk/Viciebsk
DOB: 20.9.1975
Gender: male


In his command position over OMON forces in Vitebsk/Viciebsk, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by OMON forces in Vitebsk/Viciebsk in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment of peaceful demonstrators.


2.10.2020




23.


Mikhail DAMARNACKI
Mikhail DOMARNATSKY


Мiхаiл ДАМАРНАЦКI
Михаил ДОМАРНАЦКИЙ


Position(s): Head of OMON (‘Special Purpose Police Detachment’) in Gomel/Homyel
Gender: male


In his command position over OMON forces in Gomel/Homyel, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by OMON forces in Gomel/Homyel in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment of peaceful demonstrators.


2.10.2020




24.


Maxim MIKHOVICH
Maxim MIKHOVICH


Максiм МIХОВIЧ
Максим МИХОВИЧ


Position(s): Head of OMON (‘Special Purpose Police Detachment’) in Brest, Lieutenant Colonel
Gender: male


In his command position over OMON forces in Brest, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by OMON forces in Brest in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment of peaceful demonstrators.


2.10.2020




25.


Aleh Uladzimiravich MATKIN
Oleg Vladimirovitch MATKIN


Алег Уладзiмiравiч МАТКIН
Олег Владимирович МАТКИН


Position(s): Head of the Penal Correction Department in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Major-General of Militia (police force)
Gender: male


In his position as Head of the Penal Correction Department that has authority over the detention facilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election and for the general brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters.


2.10.2020




26.


Ivan Yurievich SAKALOUSKI
Ivan Yurievich SOKOLOVSKI


Iван Юр’евiч САКАЛОЎСКI
Иван Юрьевич СОКОЛОВСКИЙ


Position(s): Director of the Akrestina detention centre, Minsk
Gender: male


In his capacity as Director of the Akrestina detention centre in Minsk, he is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens detained in that detention centre in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.


2.10.2020




27.


Valeri Paulavich VAKULCHYK
Valery Pavlovich VAKULCHIK


Валерый Паўлавiч
ВАКУЛЬЧЫК
Валерий Павлович ВАКУЛЬЧИК


Position(s): Former Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB);
Former State Secretary of the Security Council;
Aide to the President of the Republic of Belarus – Inspector for the Brest Region/Oblast
DOB: 19.6.1964
POB: Radostovo, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership position as Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB), he was responsible for the participation of the KGB in the repression and intimidation campaign in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators and opposition members.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as Aide to the President of Belarus – Inspector for the Brest Region/Oblast.


2.10.2020




28.


Siarhei Yaugenavich TSERABAU
Sergey Evgenievich TEREBOV


Сяргей Яўгенавiч ЦЕРАБАЎ
Сергей Евгеньевич ТЕРЕБОВ


Position(s): First Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB)
DOB: 1972
POB: Borisov/Barisaw, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as First Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB), he is responsible for the participation of the KGB in the repression and intimidation campaign in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators and opposition members.


2.10.2020




29.


Dzmitry Vasilievich RAVUTSKI
Dmitry Vasilievich REUTSKY


Дзмiтрый Васiльевiч РАВУЦКI
Дмитрий Васильевич РЕУЦКИЙ


Position(s): Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB), he is responsible for the participation of the KGB in the repression and intimidation campaign in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators and opposition members.


2.10.2020




30.


Uladzimir Viktaravich KALACH
Vladimir Viktorovich KALACH


Уладзiмiр Вiктаравiч КАЛАЧ
Владимир Викторович КАЛАЧ


Position(s): Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB), he is responsible for the participation of the KGB in the repression and intimidation campaign in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators and opposition members.


2.10.2020




31.


Alieg Anatolevich CHARNYSHOU
Oleg Anatolievich CHERNYSHEV


Алег Анатольевiч ЧАРНЫШОЎ
Олег Анатольевич ЧЕРНЫШЁВ


Position(s): Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Deputy Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB), he is responsible for the participation of the KGB in the repression and intimidation campaign in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators and opposition members.


2.10.2020




32.


Aliaksandr Uladzimiravich KANYUK
Alexander (Alexandr) Vladimirovich KONYUK


Аляксандр Уладзiмiравiч КАНЮК
Александр Владимирович КОНЮК


Position(s): Former Prosecutor General of the Republic of Belarus;
Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Armenia
DOB: 11.7.1960
POB: Grodno/Hrodna, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former position as Prosecutor General, he was responsible for the widespread use of criminal proceedings to disqualify opposition candidates ahead of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent persons from joining the Coordination Council launched by the opposition to challenge the outcome of that election.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as the ambassador of Belarus to Armenia.


2.10.2020




33.


Lidzia Mihailauna YARMOSHINA
Lidia Mikhailovna YERMOSHINA


Лiдзiя Мiхайлаўна ЯРМОШЫНА
Лидия Михайловна ЕРМОШИНА


Position(s): Chairwoman of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 29.1.1953
POB: Slutsk, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: female


As Chairwoman of the CEC, she is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its leadership have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




34.


Vadzim Dzmitryevich IPATAU
Vadim Dmitrievich IPATOV


Вадзiм Дзмiтрыевiч IПАТАЎ
Вадим Дмитриевич ИПАТОВ


Position(s): Deputy Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 30.10.1964
POB: Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Ukraine)
Gender: male


As Deputy Chairman of the CEC, he is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its leadership have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




35.


Alena Mikalaeuna DMUHAILA
Elena Nikolaevna DMUHAILO


Алена Мiкалаеўна ДМУХАЙЛА
Елена Николаевна ДМУХАЙЛО


Position(s): Secretary of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 1.7.1971
Gender: female


As Secretary of the CEC, she is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its leadership have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




36.


Andrei Anatolievich GURZHY
Andrey Anatolievich GURZHIY


Андрэй Анатольевiч ГУРЖЫ
Андрей Анатольевич ГУРЖИЙ


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 10.10.1975
Gender: male


As a member of the CEC college, he is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




37.


Volga Leanidauna DARASHENKA
Olga Leonidovna DOROSHENKO


Вольга Леанiдаўна ДАРАШЭНКА
Ольга Леонидовна ДОРОШЕНКО


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 1976
Gender: female


As a member of the CEC college, she is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




38.


Siarhei Aliakseevich KALINOUSKI
Sergey Alexeyevich KALINOVSKIY


Сяргей Аляксеевiч КАЛIНОЎСКI
Сергей Алексеевич КАЛИНОВСКИЙ


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 3.1.1969
Gender: male


As a member of the CEC college, he is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




39.


Sviatlana Piatrouna KATSUBA
Svetlana Petrovna KATSUBO


Святлана Пятроўна КАЦУБА
Светлана Петровна КАЦУБО


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 6.8.1959
POB: Podilsk, Odessa Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Ukraine)
Gender: female


As a member of the CEC college, she is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




40.


Aliaksandr Mikhailavich LASYAKIN
Alexander (Alexandr) Mikhailovich LOSYAKIN


Аляксандр Мiхайлавiч ЛАСЯКIН
Александр Михайлович ЛОСЯКИН


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 21.7.1957
Gender: male


As a member of the CEC college, he is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




41.


Igar Anatolievich PLYSHEUSKI
Ihor Anatolievich PLYSHEVSKIY


Iгар Анатольевiч ПЛЫШЭЎСКI
Игорь Анатольевич ПЛЫШЕВСКИЙ


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 19.2.1979
POB: Lyuban, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


As a member of the CEC college, he is responsible for its misconduct of the presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




42.


Marina Yureuna RAKHMANAVA
Marina Yurievna RAKHMANOVA


Марына Юр’еўна РАХМАНАВА
Марина Юрьевна РАХМАНОВА


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 26.9.1970
Gender: female


As a member of the CEC college, she is responsible for its misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




43.


Aleh Leanidavich SLIZHEUSKI
Oleg Leonidovich SLIZHEVSKI


Алег Леанiдавiч СЛIЖЭЎСКI
Олег Леонидович СЛИЖЕВСКИЙ


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 16.8.1972
POB: Grodno/Hrodna, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


As a member of the CEC college, he is responsible for the misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




44.


Irina Aliaksandrauna TSELIKAVETS
Irina Alexandrovna TSELIKOVEC


Iрына Аляксандраўна ЦЭЛIКАВЕЦ
Ирина Александровна ЦЕЛИКОВЕЦ


Position(s): Member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC)
DOB: 2.11.1976
POB: Zhlobin, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: female


As a member of the CEC college, she is responsible for the misconduct of the 2020 presidential electoral process, its non-compliance with basic international standards of fairness and transparency and its falsification of election results.
The CEC and its college have, in particular, organised the dismissal of certain opposition candidates on spurious grounds and placed disproportionate restrictions on observers in polling stations. The CEC has also ensured that the election commissions under its supervision are composed in a biased manner.


2.10.2020




45.


Aliaksandr Ryhoravich LUKASHENKA
Alexander (Alexandr) Grigorievich LUKASHENKO


Аляксандр Рыгоравiч ЛУКАШЭНКА
Александр Григорьевич ЛУКАШЕНКО


Position(s): President of the Republic of Belarus
DOB: 30.8.1954
POB: Kopys settlement, Vitebsk/Viciebsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


As President of Belarus with authority over State bodies, he is responsible for the violent repression by the State apparatus carried out before and after the 2020 presidential election, in particular the dismissal of key opposition candidates, arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


6.11.2020




46.


Viktar Aliaksandravich LUKASHENKA
Viktor Alexandrovich LUKASHENKO


Вiктар Аляксандравiч ЛУКАШЭНКА
Виктор Александрович ЛУКАШЕНКО


Position(s): National Security Advisor to the President, Member of the Security Council
DOB: 28.11.1975
POB: Mogilev/Mahiliou, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as National Security Advisor to the President and a Member of the Security Council, as well as his informal supervisory position over Belarus security forces, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


6.11.2020




47.


Ihar Piatrovich SERGYAENKA
Igor Petrovich SERGEENKO


Iгар Пятровiч СЕРГЯЕНКА
Игорь Петрович СЕРГЕЕНКО


Position(s): Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration
DOB: 14.1.1963
POB: Stolitsa village in Vitebsk/Viciebsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, he is closely associated with the President and responsible for ensuring the implementation of presidential powers in the field of domestic and foreign policy. He is therefore supporting the Lukashenka regime, including in the repression and intimidation campaign led by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.


6.11.2020




48.


Ivan Stanislavavich TERTEL
Ivan Stanislavovich TERTEL


Iван Станiслававiч ТЭРТЭЛЬ
Иван Станиславович ТЕРТЕЛЬ


Position(s): Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB), former Chairman of the State Control Committee
DOB: 8.9.1966
POB: village Privalka/Privalki in Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as the Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB) and in his former position as the Chairman of the State Control Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


6.11.2020




49.


Raman Ivanavich MELNIK
Roman Ivanovich MELNIK


Раман Iванавiч МЕЛЬНIК
Роман Иванович МЕЛЬНИК


Position(s): Head of Main Directorate of Law and Order Protection and Prevention at the Ministry of Internal Affairs
DOB: 29.5.1964
Gender: male


In his leadership position as the Head of Main Directorate of Law and Order Protection and Prevention at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


6.11.2020




50.


Ivan Danilavich NASKEVICH
Ivan Danilovich NOSKEVICH


Iван Данiлавiч НАСКЕВIЧ
Иван Данилович НОСКЕВИЧ


Position(s): Chairman of the Investigative Committee
DOB: 25.3.1970
POB: village of Cierabličy in Brest Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the Committee in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular investigations launched against the Coordination Council and peaceful demonstrators.


6.11.2020




51.


Aliaksey Aliaksandravich VOLKAU
Alexei Alexandrovich VOLKOV


Аляксей Аляксандравiч ВОЛКАЎ
Алексей Александрович ВОЛКОВ


Position(s): Former First Deputy Chairman of the Investigative Committee; currently Chairman of the State Committee for Forensic Expertise
DOB: 7.9.1973
POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership position as the First Deputy Chairman of the Investigative Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the Committee in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular investigations launched against the Coordination Council and peaceful demonstrators.


6.11.2020




52.


Siarhei Yakaulevich AZEMSHA
Sergei Yakovlevich AZEMSHA


Сяргей Якаўлевiч АЗЕМША
Сергей Яковлевич АЗЕМША


Position(s): Deputy Chairman of the Investigative Committee
DOB: 17.7.1974
POB: Rechitsa, Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as the Deputy Chairman of the Investigative Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the Committee in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular investigations launched against the Coordination Council and peaceful demonstrators.


6.11.2020




53.


Andrei Fiodaravich SMAL
Andrei Fyodorovich SMAL


Андрэй Фёдаравiч СМАЛЬ
Андрей Федорович СМАЛЬ


Position(s): Deputy Chairman of the Investigative Committee
DOB: 1.8.1973
POB: Brest, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as the Deputy Chairman of the Investigative Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the Committee in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular investigations launched against the Coordination Council and peaceful demonstrators.


6.11.2020




54.


Andrei Yurevich PAULIUCHENKA
Andrei Yurevich PAVLYUCHENKO


Андрэй Юр’евiч ПАЎЛЮЧЕНКА
Андрей Юрьевич ПАВЛЮЧЕНКО


Position(s): Head of Operational-Analytical Center
DOB: 1.8.1971
Gender: male


In his leadership position as the Head of Operational-Analytical Center, he is closely associated with the President and responsible for the repression of civil society, in particular interrupting connection to telecommunication networks as a tool of repression of civil society, peaceful demonstrators and journalists.


6.11.2020




55.


Ihar Ivanavich BUZOUSKI
Igor Ivanovich BUZOVSKI


Iгар Iванавiч БУЗОЎСКI
Игорь Иванович БУЗОВСКИЙ


Position(s): Deputy Minister of Information
DOB: 10.7.1972
POB: village of Koshelevo, Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Deputy Minister of Information, he is responsible for the repression of civil society, in particular the Ministry of Information decision to cut off access to independent websites and limit internet access in Belarus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, as a tool of repression of civil society, peaceful demonstrators and journalists.


6.11.2020




56.


Natallia Mikalaeuna EISMANT
Natalia Nikolayevna EISMONT


Наталля Мiкалаеўна ЭЙСМАНТ
Наталья Николаевна ЭЙСМОНТ


Position(s): Press Secretary of the President of Belarus
DOB: 16.2.1984
POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus)
Maiden name: Kirsanova (Russian spelling: Кирсанова) or Selyun (Russian spelling: Селюн)
Gender: female


In her position as Press Secretary of the President of Belarus, she is closely associated with the President and responsible for coordinating media activities of the President, including drafting statements and organising public appearances. She is therefores supporting the Lukashenka regime, including in the repression and intimidation campaign led by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. In particular, with her public statements defending the President and criticising opposition activists as well as the peaceful protesters, made in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, she contributed to seriously undermining democracy and the rule of law in Belarus.


6.11.2020




57.


Siarhei Yaugenavich ZUBKOU
Sergei Yevgenevich ZUBKOV


Сяргей Яўгенавiч ЗУБКОЎ
Сергей Евгеньевич ЗУБКОВ


Position(s): ALFA Unit Commander
DOB: 21.8.1975
Gender: male


In his commanding position over ALFA Unit forces, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign carried out by those forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


6.11.2020




58.


Andrei Aliakseevich RAUKOU
Andrei Alexeyevich RAVKOV


Андрэй Аляксеевiч РАЎКОЎ
Андрей Алексеевич РАВКОВ


Position(s): Former State Secretary of the Security Council
Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Azerbaijan
DOB: 25.6.1967
POB: village of Revyaki, Vitebsk/Viciebsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former position as State Secretary of the Security Council, he has been closely associated with the President and responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign carried out by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
He remains active in the Lukashenka regime as the ambassador of Belarus to Azerbaijan.


6.11.2020




59.


Pyotr Piatrovich MIKLASHEVICH
Petr Petrovich MIKLASHEVICH


Пётр Пятровiч МIКЛАШЭВIЧ
Петр Петрович МИКЛАШЕВИЧ


Position(s): Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Belarus
DOB: 18.10.1954
POB: Minsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


As the chairman of the Constitutional Court, he is responsible for the Constitutional Court’s decision adopted on 25 August 2020, by which the results of the fraudulent elections were legitimised. He has therefore supported and facilitated actions of repression and intimidation campaign by the State apparatus against peaceful protestors and journalists and is therefore responsible for seriously undermining democracy and the rule of law in Belarus.


6.11.2020




60.


Anatol Aliaksandravich SIVAK
Anatoli Alexandrovich SIVAK


Анатоль Аляксандравiч СIВАК
Анатолий Александрович СИВАК


Position(s): Deputy Prime Minister; former Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee
DOB: 19.7.1962
POB: Zavoit, Narovlya District, Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership capacity as Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee, he was responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign run by the local apparatus in Minsk under his oversight in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists. He made numerous public statements criticising peaceful protests taking place in Belarus.
In his current leadership position as Deputy Prime Minister he continues to support the Lukashenka regime.


17.12.2020




61.


Ivan Mikhailavich EISMANT
Ivan Mikhailovich EISMONT


Iван Мiхайлавiч ЭЙСМАНТ
Иван Михайлович ЭЙСМОНТ


Position(s): Chairman of the Belarusian State Television and Radio Company, Head of Belteleradio Company
DOB: 20.1.1977
POB: Grodno/Hrodna, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his current position as Head of the Belarusian State Television and Radio Company, he is responsible for the dissemination of state propaganda in public media and continues to support the Lukashenka regime. This includes using media channels to support the President’s continuation of his term in office, despite the fraudulent presidential elections that took place on 9 August 2020, and the subsequent and repeated violent crackdown on peaceful and legitimate protests.
Eismont made public statements criticising the peaceful protesters and refused to provide media coverage of the protests. He also fired striking employees of Belteleradio Company under his management, thereby making him responsible for human rights violations.


17.12.2020




62.


Uladzimir Stsiapanavich KARANIK
Vladimir Stepanovich KARANIK


Уладзiмiр Сцяпанавiч КАРАНIК
Владимир Степанович КАРАНИК


Position(s): Governor of the Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast; former Minister of Healthcare
DOB: 30.11.1973
POB: Grodno/Hrodna, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his former leadership capacity as the Minister of Healthcare, he was responsible for the use of healthcare services to repress peaceful protesters, including using ambulances to transport protesters in need of medical assistance to isolation wards rather than to hospitals. He made numerous public statements criticising the peaceful protests taking place in Belarus, on one occasion accusing a protester of being intoxicated.
In his current leadership position as the Governor of the Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast he continues to support the Lukashenka regime.


17.12.2020




63.


Natallia Ivanauna KACHANAVA
Natalia Ivanovna KOCHANOVA


Наталля Iванаўна КАЧАНАВА
Наталья Ивановна КОЧАНОВА


Position(s): Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus
DOB: 25.9.1960
POB: Polotsk, Vitebsk/Viciebsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: female


In her current leadership position as Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus, she is responsible for supporting the decisions of the President in the field of domestic policy. She is also responsible for organising the fraudulent elections that took place on 9 August 2020. She made public statements defending the brutal crackdown of the security apparatus on peaceful demonstrators.


17.12.2020




64.


Pavel Mikalaevich LIOHKI
Pavel Nikolaevich LIOHKI


Павел Мiкалаевiч ЛЁГКI
Павел Николаевич ЛЁГКИЙ


Position(s): First Deputy Minister of Information
DOB: 30.5.1972
POB: Baranavichy, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as First Deputy Minister of Information, he is responsible for the repression of civil society, and in particular the Ministry of Information decision to cut off access to independent websites and limit internet access in Belarus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, as a tool of repression of civil society, peaceful demonstrators and journalists.


17.12.2020




65.


Ihar Uladzimiravich LUTSKY
Igor Vladimirovich LUTSKY


Iгар Уладзiмiравiч ЛУЦКI
Игорь Владимирович ЛУЦКИЙ


Position(s): Minister of Information
DOB: 31.10.1972
POB: Stolin, Brest Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Minister of Information, he is responsible for the repression of civil society, and in particular the Ministry of Information decision to cut off access to independent websites and limit internet access in Belarus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, as a tool of repression of civil society, peaceful demonstrators and journalists.


17.12.2020




66.


Andrei Ivanavich SHVED
Andrei Ivanovich SHVED


Андрэй Iванавiч ШВЕД
Андрей Иванович ШВЕД


Position(s): Prosecutor General of the Republic of Belarus
DOB: 21.4.1973
POB: Glushkovichi, Gomel/Homyel Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as Prosecutor General, he is responsible for the ongoing repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and in particular the launching of numerous criminal proceedings against peaceful demonstrators, opposition leaders and journalists in the wake of the 2020 presidential elections. He also made public statements threatening participants in “unauthorised rallies” with punishment.


17.12.2020




67.


Genadz Andreevich BOGDAN
Gennady Andreievich BOGDAN


Генадзь Андрэевiч БОГДАН
Геннадий Андреевич БОГДАН


Position(s): Deputy Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate
DOB: 8.1.1977
Gender: male


In his position of Deputy Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate, he oversees the functioning of numerous enterprises. The body under his leadership provides financial, material and technical, social, household and medical support to the State apparatus and republican authorities. He is closely associated with the President and continues to support the Lukashenka regime.


17.12.2020




68.


Ihar Paulavich BURMISTRAU
Igor Pavlovich BURMISTROV


Iгар Паўлавiч БУРМIСТРАЎ
Игорь Павлович БУРМИСТРОВ


Position(s): Chief of Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
DOB: 30.9.1968
Gender: male


In his leadership position as First Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the Internal Troops under his command in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


17.12.2020




69.


Arciom Kanstantinavich DUNKA
Artem Konstantinovich DUNKO


Арцём Канстанцiнавiч ДУНЬКА
Артем Константинович ДУНЬКО


Position(s): Senior Inspector for Special Matters of the Department of Financial Investigations of the State Control Committee
DOB: 8.6.1990
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Senior Inspector for Special Matters of the Department of Financial Investigations of the State Control Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the State apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular investigations launched into opposition leaders and activists.


17.12.2020




70.


Aleh Heorhievich KARAZIEI
Oleg Georgevich KARAZEI


Алег Георгiевiч КАРАЗЕЙ
Олег Георгиевич КАРАЗЕЙ


Position(s): Head of the Prevention Department of the Main Department of Law Enforcement and Prevention of the Public Security Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
DOB: 1.1.1979
POB: Minsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Head of the Prevention Department of the Main Department of Law Enforcement and Prevention of the Public Security Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the police forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


17.12.2020




71.


Dzmitry Aliaksandravich KURYAN
Dmitry Alexandrovich KURYAN


Дзмiтрый Аляксандравiч КУРЬЯН
Дмитрий Александрович КУРЬЯН


Position(s): Police Colonel, Deputy Head of the Main Department and Head of the Department of Law Enforcement in the Ministry of Internal Affairs
DOB: 3.10.1974
Gender: male


In his leadership position as Police Colonel and Deputy Head of the Main Department and Head of the Department of Law Enforcement in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the police forces in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.


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Aliaksandr Henrykavich TURCHIN
Alexander (Alexandr) Henrihovich TURCHIN


Аляксандр Генрыхавiч ТУРЧЫН
Александр Генрихович ТУРЧИН


Position(s): Chairman of Minsk Regional Executive Committee
DOB: 2.7.1975
POB: Novogrudok, Grodno/Hrodna Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as the Chairman of Minsk Regional Executive Committee, he is responsible for overseeing local administration, including a number of committees. He is therefore supporting the Lukashenka regime.


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Dzmitry Mikalaevich SHUMILIN
Dmitry Nikolayevich SHUMILIN


Дзмiтрый Мiкалаевiч ШУМIЛIН
Дмитрий Николаевич ШУМИЛИН


Position(s): Deputy Head of the department for mass events of the GUVD (Main Department of Internal Affairs) of the Minsk City Executive Committee
DOB: 26.7.1977
Gender: male


In his position as Deputy Head of the department for mass events of the GUVD of the Minsk City Executive Committee, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the local apparatus in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
He is documented as personally taking part in the unlawful detention of peaceful protesters.


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Vital Ivanavich STASIUKEVICH
Vitalyi Ivanovich STASIUKEVICH


Вiталь Iванавiч СТАСЮКЕВIЧ
Виталий Иванович СТАСЮКЕВИЧ


Position(s): Deputy Chief of the Public Security Police in Grodno/Hrodna
DOB: 5.3.1976
POB: Grodno/Hrodna, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


In his position as Deputy Chief of the Public Security Police in Grodno/Hrodna, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the local police force under his command in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
According to witnesses, he personally supervised the unlawful detention of peaceful protesters.


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Siarhei Leanidavich KALINNIK
Sergei Leonidovich KALINNIK


Сяргей Леанiдавiч КАЛИННИК
Сергей Леонидович КАЛИННИК


Position(s): Police Colonel, Chief of the Sovetsky District Police Department of Minsk
DOB: 23.7.1979
Gender: male


In his position as Chief of the Sovetsky District Police Department of Minsk, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the local police force under his command in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
According to witnesses, he personally supervised and took part in torturing unlawfully detained protesters.


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Vadzim Siarhaevich PRYGARA
Vadim Sergeyevich PRIGARA


Вадзiм Сяргеевiч ПРЫГАРА
Вадим Сергеевич ПРИГАРА


Position(s): Police Lieutenant Colonel, Head of the District Police Department in Molodechno
DOB: 31.10.1980
Gender: male


In his position as Head of the District Police Department in Molodechno, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the local police force under his command in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
According to witnesses, he personally supervised beatings of unlawfully detained protesters. He also made numerous derogatory statements about the protesters to the media.


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Viktar Ivanavich STANISLAUCHYK
Viktor Ivanovich STANISLAVCHIK


Вiктар Iванавiч СТАНIСЛАЎЧЫК
Виктор Иванович СТАНИСЛАВЧИК


Position(s): Deputy Head of the Police Department of the Sovetsky District of Minsk, Head of the Public Security Police
DOB: 27.1.1971
Gender: male


In his position as Deputy Head of the Police Department of the Sovetsky District of Minsk and Head of the Public Security Police, he is responsible for the repression and intimidation campaign led by the local police force under his command in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators as well as intimidation and violence against journalists.
According to witnesses, he personally supervised the detention of peaceful protesters and beatings of those unlawfully detained.


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Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich PIETRASH
Alexander (Alexandr) Alexandrovich PETRASH


Аляксандр Аляксандравiч ПЕТРАШ
Александр Александрович ПЕТРАШ


Position(s): Chairman of the Moskovski district court in Minsk
DOB: 16.5.1988
Gender: male


In his position as chairman of the Moskovski district court in Minsk, he is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence and reliance on statements from false witnesses were reported during trials conducted under his supervision.
He was instrumental in fining and detaining protesters, journalists and opposition leaders in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
He is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Andrei Aliaksandravich LAHUNOVICH
Andrei Alexandrovich LAHUNOVICH


Андрэй Аляксандравiч ЛАГУНОВIЧ
Андрей Александрович ЛАГУНОВИЧ


Position(s): Judge of the Sovetsky district court in Gomel/Homyel
Gender: male


In his position as judge of the Sovetsky district court in Gomel/Homyel, he is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under his supervision.
He is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Alena Vasileuna LITVINA
Elena Vasilevna LITVINA


Алена Васiльеўна ЛIТВIНА
Елена Васильевна ЛИТВИНА


Position(s): Judge of the Leninsky district court in Mogilev/Mahiliou
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Leninsky district court in Mogilev/Mahiliou, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Siarhei Tsikhanousky – opposition activist and husband of presidential candidate Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Victoria Valeryeuna SHABUNYA
Victoria Valerevna SHABUNYA


Вiкторыя Валер’еўна ШАБУНЯ
Виктория Валерьевна ШАБУНЯ


Position(s): Judge of the Central district court in Minsk
DOB: 27.2.1974
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Central district court in Minsk, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Sergei Dylevsky – Coordination Council member and leader of a strike committee. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Alena Aliaksandravna ZHYVITSA
Elena Alexandrovna ZHYVITSA


Алена Аляксандравна ЖЫВIЦА
Елена Александровна ЖИВИЦА


Position(s): Judge of the Oktyabrsky district court in Minsk
DOB: 9.4.1990
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Oktyabrsky district court in Minsk, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Natallia Anatolievna DZIADKOVA
Natalia Anatolievna DEDKOVA


Наталля Анатольеўна ДЗЯДКОВА
Наталья Анатольевна ДЕДКОВА


Position(s): Judge of the Partizanski district court in Minsk
DOB: 2.12.1979
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Partizanski district court in Minsk, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Coordination Council leader Mariya Kalesnikava. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Maryna Arkadzeuna FIODARAVA
Marina Arkadievna FEDOROVA


Марына Аркадзьеўна ФЁДАРАВА
Марина Аркадьевна ФЕДОРОВА


Position(s): Judge of the Sovetsky district court in Minsk
DOB: 11.9.1965
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Sovetsky district court in Minsk, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Yulia Chaslavauna HUSTYR
Yulia Cheslavovna HUSTYR


Юлiя Чаславаўна ГУСТЫР
Юлия Чеславовна ГУСТЫР


Position(s): Judge of the Central district court in Minsk
DOB: 14.1.1984
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Central district court in Minsk, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of opposition presidential candidate Viktar Babarika. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Alena Tsimafeeuna NYAKRASAVA
Elena Timofeyevna NEKRASOVA


Алена Цiмафееўна НЯКРАСАВА
Елена Тимофеевна НЕКРАСОВА


Position(s): Judge of the Zavodsky district court in Minsk
DOB: 26.11.1974
Gender: female


In her position as judge of the Zavodsky district court in Minsk, she is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision.
She is therefore responsible for human rights violations and undermining the rule of law, as well as for contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Aliaksandr Vasilevich SHAKUTSIN
Alexander (Alexandr) Vasilevich SHAKUTIN


Аляксандр Васiльевiч ШАКУЦIН
Александр Васильевич ШАКУТИН


Position(s): Businessman, owner of Amkodor Holding
DOB: 12.1.1959
POB: Bolshoe Babino, Orsha Rayon, Vitebsk/Viciebsk Region/Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus)
Gender: male


He is one of the leading businessmen operating in Belarus, with business interests in construction, machine building, agriculture and other sectors.
He is reported to be one of the persons who benefited most from the privatisation during Lukashenka’s tenure as President. He is also a member of the presidium of the pro-Lukashenka public association “Belaya Rus” and a member of the Council for the Development of Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Belarus.
He is therefore benefitting from and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
In July 2020 he made public comments condemning the opposition protests in Belarus, thereby contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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Mikalai Mikalaevich VARABEI/VERABEI
Nikolay Nikolaevich VOROBEY


Мiкалай Мiкалаевiч ВАРАБЕЙ/ВЕРАБЕЙ
Николай Николаевич ВОРОБЕЙ


Position(s): Businessman, co-owner of Bremino Group
DOB: 4.5.1963
POB: former Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine)
Gender: male


He is one of the leading businessmen operating in Belarus, with business interests in petroleum, coal transit, banking and other sectors.
He is the co-owner of Bremino Group – a company that has enjoyed tax breaks and other forms of support from the Belarusian administration.
He is therefore benefitting from and supporting the Lukashenka regime.


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Names (Transliteration of Belarusian spelling) (Transliteration of Russian spelling)


Names (Belarusian spelling) (Russian spelling)


Identifying information


Reasons for listing


Date of listing




1.


Beltechexport


Белтехэкспорт


Address: Nezavisimosti ave. 86-B, Minsk, Belarus
Website:https://bte.by/
E-mail address:mail@bte.by


Beltechexport is a private entity which exports weapons and military equipment produced by Belarusian state-owned companies to countries in Africa, South America, Asia and Middle East. Beltechexport is closely associated with the Ministry of Defense of Belarus.
Beltechexport is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime, by bringing benefits to the Presidential Administration.


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Dana Holdings / Dana Astra


Дана Холдингз / Дана Астра


Address: P. Mstislavtsa 9 (1st floor), Minsk, Belarus
Registration number: Dana Astra - 191295361
Website:https://en.dana-holdings.com;https://dana-holdings.com/
E-mail address:PR@bir.by
Tel.: +375 17 26-93-290; +375 17 39-39-465


Dana Holdings / Dana Astra is one of the main real estate developers and constructors in Belarus. The company received plots of land for the development of several large residential complexes and business centres.
Owners of Dana Holdings / Dana Astra maintain close relations with President Lukashenka. Liliya Lukashenka, daughter-in-law of the President, had a high-ranking position in the company.
Dana Holdings / Dana Astra is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime.


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GHU – Main Economic Department of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate


Главное хозяйственное управление


Address: Miasnikova str. 37, Minsk, Belarus
Website:http://ghu.by
E-mail address:ghu@ghu.by


Main Economic Department (GHU) of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate is the largest operator on the non-residential real estate market in Belarus and a supervisor of numerous companies.
Viktor Sheiman, who as the head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate exercises direct control over GHU, was asked by President Lukashenka to supervise the safety of the 2020 presidential elections.
GHU is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime.


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LLC SYNESIS


ООО "Синезис"


Address: Platonova 20B, 220005 Minsk, Belarus; Mantulinskaya 24, Moscow 123100, Russia
Registration number (УНН/ИНН): 190950894 (Belarus); 7704734000/770301001 (Russia)
Website:https://synesis.partners;https://synesis-group.com/
Tel.: +375 17 240-36-50
E-mail address:s@synesis.by


LLC Synesis provides the Belarusian authorities with a surveillance platform, which can search through and analyse video footage and employ facial recognition software, making the company responsible for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition by the state apparatus in Belarus.
Synesis employees are forbidden from communicating in Belarusian, thereby supporting the Lukashenka regime’s policy of discrimination on the basis of language.
The Belarussian State Security Committee (KGB) and Ministry of Internal Affairs are listed as users of a system created by Synesis. The company is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
Synesis CEO Alexander Shatrov publicly criticised those protesting against the Lukashenka regime and relativized the lack of democracy in Belarus.


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AGAT electromechanical Plant OJSC


Агат-электромеханический завод


Address: Nezavisimosti ave. 115, 220114 Minsk, Belarus
Tel.: +375 17 272-01-32 +375 17 570-41-45
E-mail address:marketing@agat-emz.by
Web:https://agat-emz.by/


AGAT electromechanical Plant OJSC is part of the Belarussian State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus (a.k.a. SAMI or State Military Industrial Committee), which is responsible for implementing the military-technical policy of the State and a subordinate to the Council of Ministers and the President of Belarus. AGAT electromechanical Plant OJSC is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
The company manufactures 'Rubezh', a barrier system designed for riot control. Rubezh was deployed against peaceful demonstrations that took place in the wake of the presidential elections that took place on 9 August 2020, thus making the company responsible for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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6.


140 Repair Plant


140 ремонтный завод


Website: 140zavod.org


140 Repair Plant is part of the Belarussian State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus (a.k.a. SAMI or State Military Industrial Committee), which is responsible for implementing the military-technical policy of the State and a subordinate to the Council of Ministers and the President of Belarus. 140 Repair Plant is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
The company manufactures transport vehicles and armoured vehicles, which have been deployed against peaceful demonstrations that took place in the wake of the presidential elections that took place on 9 August 2020, thus making the company responsible for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.


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MZKT (a.k.a. VOLAT)


МЗКТ - Минский завод колёсных тягачей


Website: www.mzkt.by


MZKT (a.k.a. VOLAT) is part of the Belarussian State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus (a.k.a. SAMI or State Military Industrial Committee), which is responsible for implementing the military-technical policy of the State and a subordinate to the Council of Ministers and the President of Belarus. MZKT (a.k.a. VOLAT) is therefore benefitting from its association with and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
Employees of MZKT who protested during the visit of President Lukashenka to the factory and went on strike in the wake of the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus were fired, which makes the company responsible for human rights violations.


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