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Competition would be distorted as retailers would not compete only on the basis of their efficiency and competitiveness in the market place but would also face differential tax treatment depending on their turnover level which would not be justified by negative externalities they impose.
Združljivost pomoči z notranjim trgom
Concerning the observations of Poland regarding the structure of the retail sector, the Commission notes that the fact that Poland argues that the progressive tax rates limit adverse changes in the pattern of trade (the disappearance of small-scale trade coupled with the increase in large-format trade), which according to Poland are currently distorting competition constitutes nothing else but the confirmation that the measure has been adopted with the view to influence the competitive environment in the retail sector in the country.
Državna pomoč se šteje za združljivo z notranjim trgom, če spada v katero od kategorij iz člena 107(2) Pogodbe, za združljivo z notranjim trgom pa se lahko šteje tudi, če Komisija ugotovi, da spada v katero od kategorij iz člena 107(3) Pogodbe.
Consequently, the Commission considers that the measure distorts or threatens to distort competition and that it has an effect on intra-Union trade.
Vendar je država članica, ki je dodelila pomoč, tista, ki mora dokazati, da je državna pomoč, ki jo je dodelila, združljiva z notranjim trgom v skladu s členom 107(2) ali 107(3) Pogodbe.
Conclusion
Komisija ugotavlja, da poljski organi niso predložili argumentov, zakaj bi bil maloprodajni davek združljiv z notranjim trgom.
Since all the conditions laid down by Article 107(1) of the Treaty are met, the Commission concludes that the retail tax with its progressive tax rates structure constitutes State aid within the meaning of that provision.
Poljska ni predložila pripomb k pomislekom glede združljivosti ukrepa, izraženim v sklepu o začetku postopka.
Compatibility of the aid with the internal market
Po mnenju Komisije se ne uporablja nobena od izjem iz navedenih določb Pogodbe, saj ukrep očitno ni namenjen doseganju katerega od ciljev iz navedenih določb.
State aid shall be deemed compatible with the internal market if it falls within any of the categories listed in Article 107(2) of the Treaty and it may be deemed compatible with the internal market if it is found by the Commission to fall within any of the categories listed in Article 107(3) of the Treaty.
Zato ukrepa ni mogoče razglasiti za združljivega z notranjim trgom.
However, it is the Member State granting the aid which bears the burden of proving that State aid granted by it is compatible with the internal market pursuant to Articles 107(2) or 107(3) of the Treaty.
Vračilo pomoči
The Commission notes that the Polish authorities have not provided any arguments why the retail tax would be compatible with the internal market.
Zakon ni bil priglašen niti ga Komisija ni razglasila za združljivega z notranjim trgom.
Poland did not comment on the doubts expressed in the Opening Decision as regards the compatibility of the measure.
Ker navedeni ukrep pomeni državno pomoč v smislu člena 107(1) Pogodbe in novo pomoč v smislu člena 1(c) Uredbe Sveta (EU) 2015/1589, ki se je začela izvajati ob kršitvi obveznosti mirovanja iz člena 108(3) Pogodbe, pomeni tudi nezakonito pomoč v smislu člena 1(f) Uredbe (EU) 2015/1589.
The Commission considers that none of the exceptions referred to in the aforementioned provisions apply, since the measure does not appear to aim to achieve any of the objectives listed in those provisions.
Če se ugotovi, da ukrep pomeni nezakonito in nezdružljivo državno pomoč, morajo prejemniki v skladu s členom 16 Uredbe (EU) 2015/1589 pomoč vrniti.
Consequently, the measure cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
Vendar je Poljska z dopisom z dne 7. novembra 2016 potrdila, da je zaradi odredbe o začasnem odlogu, ki jo je Komisija izdala v sklepu o začetku postopka, začasno odložila plačevanje maloprodajnega davka na podlagi zakona.
Recovery of the aid
Tako na podlagi ukrepa državna pomoč dejansko ni bila dodeljena.
The Act was never notified nor declared compatible with the internal market by the Commission.
Zato ni treba zahtevati vračila.
Since it constitutes State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) of the Treaty and new aid within the meaning of Article 1(c) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1589 that has been put into effect in violation of the standstill obligation laid down in Article 108(3) of the Treaty, that measure also constitutes unlawful aid within the meaning of Article 1(f) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1589.
SKLEPNA UGOTOVITEV
The consequence of the finding that the Act constitutes unlawful and incompatible State aid is that the aid has to be recovered from its recipients pursuant to Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2015/1589.
Komisija ugotavlja, da je Poljska nezakonito izvedla zadevno pomoč in s tem kršila člen 108(3) Pogodbe.
However, as a result of the suspension injunction issued by the Commission in its Opening Decision, Poland confirmed by letter of 7 November 2016 that it had suspended the payment of the retail tax under the Act.
Ta sklep ne vpliva na morebiten postopek v skladu s členom 258 PDEU glede skladnosti ukrepa s temeljnimi svoboščinami iz Pogodbe, zlasti pravico do ustanavljanja, kot jo zagotavlja člen 49 Pogodbe –
Therefore, no State aid has been effectively granted under the measure.
SPREJELA NASLEDNJI SKLEP:
For this reason, there is no need to require recovery.
Člen 1
CONCLUSION
Maloprodajni davek s strukturo progresivnih davčnih stopenj, uveden z zakonom z dne 6. julija 2016 o davku na maloprodajo, pomeni državno pomoč, ki ni združljiva z notranjim trgom v smislu člena 107(1) Pogodbe o delovanju Evropske unije in jo je Poljska nezakonito začela izvajati v nasprotju s členom 108(3) navedene Pogodbe.
The Commission finds that Poland has unlawfully implemented the aid in question in breach of Article 108(3) of the Treaty.
Člen 2
This decision does not prejudice possible proceedings pursuant to Article 258 TFUE on the compliance of the measure with the fundamental freedoms laid down in the Treaty, notably the freedom of establishment as guaranteed by Article 49 of the Treaty,
Poljska z dnem sprejetja tega sklepa ustavi vsa neizvedena plačila pomoči na podlagi ukrepa iz člena 1.
Article 1
Poljska zagotovi, da se ta sklep izvrši v štirih mesecih od datuma uradnega obvestila o njem.
The retail tax with the progressive tax rates structure as introduced by the Act of 6 July 2016 on retail sales tax constitutes State aid that is incompatible with the internal market within the meaning of Article 107(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union which was unlawfully put into effect by Poland in breach of Article 108(3) of that Treaty.
Člen 4
Article 2
Poljska v dveh mesecih po uradnem obvestilu o tem sklepu predloži podroben opis že sprejetih in načrtovanih ukrepov za uskladitev s tem sklepom.
Poland shall cancel all outstanding payments of aid under the measure referred to in Article 1 with effect from the date of adoption of this decision.
Poljska obvešča Komisijo o napredku nacionalnih ukrepov, sprejetih za izvajanje tega sklepa.
Article 3
Na zahtevo Komisije takoj predloži informacije o že sprejetih in načrtovanih ukrepih za uskladitev s tem sklepom.
Poland shall ensure that this Decision is implemented within four months following the date of notification of this Decision.
Člen 5
Article 4
Ta sklep je naslovljen na Republiko Poljsko.
Within two months following notification of this Decision, Poland shall submit a detailed description of the measures already taken and planned to comply with this Decision;
V Bruslju, 30. junija 2017
Poland shall keep the Commission informed of the progress of the national measures taken to implement this Decision.
Za Komisijo
It shall immediately submit, on simple request by the Commission, information on the measures already taken and planned to comply with this Decision.
Članica Komisije
Article 5
UL C 406, 4.11.2016, str.
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Poland.
76.
Done at Brussels, 30 June 2017.
Glej Sklep Komisije v zadevi v zvezi s spremembo pristojbine za inšpekcijski nadzor v prehranski verigi na Madžarskem (UL C 277, 21.8.2015, str.
For the Commission
12); glej tudi sklepa Komisije v naslednjih zadevah: SA.39235 – madžarski davek na oglaševanje (UL C 136, 24.4.2015, str.
Member of the Commission
7), in SA.41187 – madžarski zdravstveni prispevek podjetij iz tobačne industrije (UL C 277, 21.8.2015, str.
OJ C 406, 4.11.2016, p.
24).
76.
Uradni list iz leta 2016, točka 1155.
See Commission Decision in case Amendment to the Hungarian food chain inspection fee (OJ C 277, 21.8.2015, p.
Uredba Sveta (EU) 2015/1589 z dne 13. julija 2015 o določitvi podrobnih pravil za uporabo člena 108 Pogodbe o delovanju Evropske unije (UL L 248, 24.9.2015, str.
12); see also Commission Decisions in the following cases: SA.39235 — Hungarian advertisement tax (OJ C 136, 24.4.2015, p.
9).
7); and SA.41187 — Hungarian health contribution of tobacco industry businesses (OJ C 277, 21.8.2015, p.
Glej opombo 1.
24).
Glej Uradni list iz leta 2016, točka 1723.
See Journal of Laws of 2016, item 1155.
Glej Uradni list iz leta 2016, točka 2099.
Council Regulation (EU) 2015/1589 of 13 July 2015 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p.
Trgovci na drobno so opredeljeni v členu 3(4) zakona.
Cf. footnote [1].
Glej tudi zadevo T-538/11, Belgija proti Komisiji, EU:T:2015:188, točka 66.
See Journal of Laws of 2016, item 1723.
Glej zadevo C-399/08 P, Komisija proti Deutsche Post, EU:C:2010:481, točka 38 in navedena sodna praksa.
See Journal of Laws of 2016, item 2099.
Glej zadevo C-399/08 P, Komisija proti Deutsche Post, EU:C:2010:481, točka 39 in navedena sodna praksa.
Article 3(4) of the Act provides the definition of retailers.
Maloprodajna podjetja, ki imajo v lasti in upravljajo več trgovin v maloprodajni verigi ter se za namene maloprodajnega davka štejejo za enega davčnega zavezanca.
At a rate of 1 PLN ≈ EUR 0,238.
Glej zadevo C-169/08, Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri, EU:C:2009:709, točka 58.
Commission, EU:C:2006:416, para.
Zadeva C-143/99, Adria-Wien Pipeline, EU:C:2001:598, točka 38.
81; Joined Cases C-106/09 P and C-107/09 P, Commission v Government of Gibraltar and United Kingdom, EU:C:2011:732; Case C-417/10 3M Italia, EU:C:2012:184, para.
Glej zadevo C-66/02, Italija proti Komisiji, EU:C:2005:768, točka 78; zadevo C-222/04, Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze in drugi, EU:C:2006:8, točka 132, in zadevo C-522/13, Ministerio de Defensa in Navantia, EU:C:2014:2262, točke od 21 do 31.
25, and Order in Case C-529/10, Safilo, EU:C:2012:188, para.
Združeni zadevi C-393/04 in C-41/05, Air Liquide Industries Belgium, EU:C:2006:403, točka 30, ter zadeva C-387/92, Banco Exterior de España, EU:C:1994:100, točka 14.
18; See also Case T-538/11, Belgium v. Commission, EU:T:2015:188, para.
Izračunan kot znesek davka, ki ga mora davčni zavezanec plačati v posameznem mesecu, deljen s prometom tega davčnega zavezanca v navedenem mesecu.
66.
Pri franšiznem modelu je vsak najemnik franšize drug davčni zavezanec.
See Case C-399/08 P Commission v Deutsche Post EU:C:2010:481, paragraph 38 and the case-law cited.
V verjetnem primeru, v katerem ima najemnik franšize v lasti in upravlja eno trgovino, se prometni davek obračuna samo od prometa te trgovine.
See Case C-399/08 P Commission v Deutsche Post EU:C:2010:481, paragraph 39 and the case-law cited.
Pri poslovnem modelu holdinške družbe posamezna trgovina ni davčni zavezanec.
Government of Gibraltar and United Kingdom EU:C:2011:732, paragraph 72 and the case-law cited therein.
Davek in njegov sistem progresivnih stopenj se uporabljata za skupni promet vseh trgovin holdinške družbe.
Retail undertakings that own and operate several shops of a retail chain and are, for the purpose of the retail tax, regarded as one single taxable person.
Glej na primer zadevo C-279/08 P, Komisija proti Nizozemski (NOx), EU:C:2011:551; zadevo C-143/99, Adria-Wien Pipeline, EU: C: 2001:598; združene zadeve od C-78/08 do C-80/08, Paint Graphos in drugi, EU:C:2011:550 in EU:C:2010:411, ter zadevo C-308/01, GIL Insurance, EU:C:2004:252 in EU:C:2003:481.
See Case C-169/08 Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri EU:C:2009:709, paragraph 58.
Obvestilo Komisije o uporabi pravil o državni pomoči za ukrepe, ki zadevajo neposredno obdavčitev ustvarjenega dohodka (UL C 384, 10.12.1998, str.
Case C-143/99 Adria-Wien Pipeline EU:C:2001:598, paragraph 38.
3).
See Case C-66/02 Italy v Commission EU:C:2005:768, paragraph 78; Case C-222/04 Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze and Others EU:C:2006:8, paragraph 132; Case C-522/13 Ministerio de Defensa and Navantia EU:C:2014:2262, paragraphs 21 to 31.
Glej uvodno izjavo 25.
Joined Cases C-393/04 and C-41/05 Air Liquide Industries Belgium EU:C:2006:403, paragraph 30 and Case C-387/92 Banco Exterior de España EU:C:1994:100, paragraph 14.
Združeni zadevi C-106/09 P in C-107/09 P, Komisija in Španija proti Government of Gibraltar in Združenemu kraljestvu, EU:C:2011:732.
Calculated as amount of tax due by a taxpayer in a particular month divided by the turnover of that taxpayer in that month.
Prav tam, točka 92.
In a franchise model, each franchisee is a different taxable person.
Zadeva C-487/06 P, British Aggregates proti Komisiji, EU:C:2008:757, točki 85 in 89 ter navedena sodna praksa, in zadeva C-279/08 P, Komisija proti Nizozemski (NOx), EU:C:2011:551, točka 51.
In the likely situation where the franchisee only owns and operates one shops, the turnover tax applies on the turnover of that single shop.
Glej https://www.wiadomoscihandlowe.pl/artykuly/podatek-handlowy-w-praktyce-wiemy-ile-firm-zlozylo,9669/5.
In the holding company model the single store is not a taxable person.
Dolgovani maloprodajni davek, ki so ga prijavili vsi davčni zavezanci, je za navedeni mesec znašal 114 milijonov PLN.
The tax and its progressive rate schedule apply on the aggregated turnover of all the shops of the holding company.
Približno 70 % navedenega zneska, tj. 78,9 milijona PLN, mora plačati 10 največjih trgovcev na drobno, ki posujejo na Poljskem, samo za 12 trgovcev na drobno pa je veljala najvišja 1,4-odstotna davčna stopnja.
See, for example, Case C-279/08 P Commission v Netherlands (NOx) EU:C:2011:551; Case C-143/99 Adria-Wien Pipeline EU: C:2001:598, Joined Cases C-78/08 to C-80/08, Paint Graphos and others EU:C:2011;550 and EU:C:2010:411, Case C-308/01 GIL Insurance EU:C:2004:252 and EU:C:2003;481
Glej tudi „Rynek detalicznego handlu spożywczego w Polsce“, Fundacja Republikańska, Varšava 2016, o številu trgovcev na drobno na Poljskem.
Commission Notice on the application of the State aid rules to measures relating to direct business taxation (OJ C 384, 10.12.1998, p.
Glej na primer združene zadeve od C-78/08 do C-80/08, Paint Graphos in drugi, EU:C:2011:550, točka 69.
3).
Glej Obvestilo Komisije o uporabi pravil o državni pomoči za ukrepe, ki zadevajo neposredno obdavčitev ustvarjenega dohodka (UL C 384, 10.12.1998, str.
See recital 25.
3), odstavek 24.
Joined Cases C-106/09 P and C-107/09 P Commission and Spain v Government of Gibraltar and United Kingdom EU:C:2011:732.
Izjava o prerazdelitvenem namenu, s katero se lahko utemelji progresivna davčna stopnja, se izrecno nanaša le na davke na dobiček ali (neto) prihodek, ne pa na prometne davke.
Ibid, paragraph 92.
Poleg tega lahko tudi mreža najemnikov franšiz, ki poslujejo pod isto blagovno znamko, kolektivno izvaja podoben vpliv na marže proizvajalcev in dobaviteljev kot veliki povezani trgovci ter po možnosti zlorablja ta vpliv.
Case C-487/06 P British Aggregates v Commission EU:C:2008:757, paragraphs 85 and 89 and the case-law cited, and Case C-279/08 P Commission v Netherlands (NOx) EU:C:2011:551, paragraph 51
Kljub temu pa se ti najemniki franšiz za namen maloprodajnega davka obravnavajo drugače.
See https://www.wiadomoscihandlowe.pl/artykuly/podatek-handlowy-w-praktyce-wiemy-ile-firm-zlozylo,9669/5.
Glej pripombe Poljske z dne 7. novembra 2016 k sklepu Komisije o začetku postopka.
The amount of retail tax owed declared by all taxpayers was PLN 114 million for that month.
Izjeme iz člena 107(2) Pogodbe se nanašajo na: (a) pomoč socialnega značaja, dodeljeno posameznim potrošnikom; (b) pomoč za povrnitev škode, ki so jo povzročile naravne nesreče ali izjemni dogodki, in (c) pomoč, dodeljeno nekaterim območjem Zvezne republike Nemčije.
24.
Glej združeni zadevi C-106/09 P in C-107/09 P, Komisija proti Government of Gibraltar in Združenemu kraljestvu, EU:C:2011:732, točka 72 in navedena sodna praksa.
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/167
Izvedbeni sklep Sveta (SZVP) 2018/167
of 2 February 2018
z dne 2. februarja 2018
On 26 January 2018, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) renewed and amended the listing of a vessel subject to restrictive measures.
Odbor Varnostnega sveta Združenih narodov, ustanovljen na podlagi Resolucije Varnostnega sveta Združenih narodov 1970 (2011), je 26. januarja 2018 podaljšal in spremenil seznam plovil, za katere veljajo omejevalni ukrepi.
Done at Brussels, 2 February 2018.
V Bruslju, 2. februarja 2018
ANNEX
V delu B (Subjekti) Priloge V k Sklepu (SZVP) 2015/1333 se vnos 2 nadomesti z naslednjim:
In section B (Entities) of Annex V to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, entry 2 is replaced by the following:
Ime: Lynn S
Name: Lynn S
Alias: N/A Prej znan kot: N/A Naslov: N/A Uvrstitev na seznam: 2. avgust 2017 (spremenjeno 31. oktobra 2017 in 26. januarja 2018)
A.k.a.: na F.k.a.: na Address: na Listed on: 2 August 2017 (amended on 31 October 2017 and 26 January 2018)
Dodatne informacije:
Additional information
Številka IMO: 8706349.
IMO: 8706349.
Na seznam uvrščen v skladu z odstavkom 10(a) in (b) Resolucije 2146 (2014), kakor je bila razširjena in spremenjena z odstavkom 2 Resolucije 2362 (2017) (prepoved natovarjanja, prevoza ali raztovarjanja; prepoved vstopa v pristanišča).
Listed pursuant to paragraphs 10(a) and 10(b) of Resolution 2146 (2014), as extended and modified by paragraph 2 of Resolution 2362 (2017) (prohibition to load, transport or discharge; prohibition to enter ports).
V skladu z odstavkom 11 Resolucije 2146 je odbor 26. januarja 2018 (prejšnje podaljšanje je veljalo do 29. januarja 2018) podaljšal to uvrstitev na seznam, ki velja do 28. aprila 2018, če je odbor prej ne razveljavi v skladu z odstavkom 12 Resolucije 2146.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Resolution 2146, this designation was renewed by the Committee on 26 January 2018 (previous extension valid until 29 January 2018) and is valid until 28 April 2018, unless terminated earlier by the Committee pursuant to paragraph 12 of Resolution 2146.
Država zastave: Sveti Vincenc in Grenadine.
Flag State: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Na dan 6. oktobra 2017 je bilo plovilo v teritorialnih vodah Libanona, od koder se je napotilo proti zahodu.“
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/168
Izvedbeni sklep Sveta (SZVP) 2018/168
Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 of 7 May 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan and repealing Decision 2014/449/CFSP, and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
ob upoštevanju Sklepa Sveta (SZVP) 2015/740 z dne 7. maja 2015 o omejevalnih ukrepih glede na razmere v Južnem Sudanu in razveljavitvi Sklepa 2014/449/SZVP ter zlasti člena 9(2) Sklepa,
In view of the ever deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in South Sudan, and considering the lack of commitment by some actors to the peace process, as exemplified by repeated violations of the Cessation of Hostilities agreement signed on 21 December 2017, three persons should be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/740.
Zaradi vse slabših humanitarnih in varnostnih razmer v Južnem Sudanu ter premajhne zavezanosti nekaterih akterjev mirovnemu procesu, kar dokazujejo nenehne kršitve sporazuma o prekinitvi sovražnosti, podpisanega 21. decembra 2017, bi bilo treba na seznam oseb in subjektov, za katere veljajo omejevalni ukrepi, iz Priloge II k Sklepu (SZVP) 2015/740 dodati tri osebe.
Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 should therefore be amended accordingly,
Prilogo II k Sklepu (SZVP) 2015/740 bi bilo treba zato ustrezno spremeniti –
Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Priloga II k Sklepu (SZVP) 2015/740 se spremeni, kot je določeno v Prilogi k temu sklepu.
52.
PRILOGA
ANNEX
Na seznam iz Priloge II k Sklepu (SZVP) 2015/740 se dodajo naslednje osebe:
The following persons are added to the list set out in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/740:
Ime
Date of listing
Datum rojstva: 2. januar 1962; 12. april 1960; 4. december 1960; 30. januar 1960
DoB: 2 January 1962; 12 April 1960; 4 December 1960; 30 January 1960.
Kraj rojstva: Malualkon, Sudan; Malualkon, Južni Sudan; Warawar, Sudan; Warawar, Južni Sudan
PoB: Malualkon, Sudan; Malualkon, South Sudan; Warawar, Sudan; Warawar, South Sudan.
Paul Malong je bil do maja 2017 načelnik generalštaba Sudanske ljudske osvobodilne vojske (SPLA).
Paul Malong was Chief of the General Staff of the SPLA (Sudan People's Liberation Army) until May 2017.
Čeprav je bil razrešen s tega položaja, je še vedno zelo vplivna osebnost, saj nadzoruje več milic ter ima zveste pripadnike v vrstah SPLA in široko razpredeno mrežo pokroviteljev.
Although he has been removed from his position, he remains a highly influential figure as he commands control of several militia, has loyalties within the SPLA and has a large patronage network.
Njegov vpliv je razviden tudi iz dejstev, da so visoki vojaški častniki (vključno s podpolkovnikom Chan Garangom) oktobra 2017 skušali Malonga z uporabo sile osvoboditi iz hišnega pripora in da je predsednik Kiir januarja 2018 Malonga obtožil priprav na vojno.
His influence is also demonstrated by the facts that in October 2017 senior officers (including Lt. Col. Chan Garang) attempted to forcefully free Malong from house arrest; in January 2018, President Kiir accused Malong of mobilising for war.
Malong je tudi poveljeval enotam, ki so resno kršile človekove pravice, med drugim s streljanjem na in ubijanjem civilnega prebivalstva ter znatnim uničevanjem vasi.
Malong also commanded troops that committed serious violations of human rights, including the targeting and killing of civilians and extensive destruction of villages.
Datum rojstva: 1947
DoB: 1947.
Kraj rojstva: Bor, Južni Sudan; Bor, Sudan
PoB: Bor, South Sudan; Bor, Sudan.
Michael Makuei Leuth je od leta 2013 minister za informiranje in radiodifuzijo ter uradni govorec vladne delegacije na mirovnih pogajanjih v okviru Medvladne agencije za razvoj.
Michael Makuei Leuth has held the position of Minister for Information and Broadcasting since 2013 and has been the public spokesman for the government delegation to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace talks.
Makuei ovira politični proces v Južnem Sudanu, zlasti z onemogočanjem izvajanja sporazuma o rešitvi spora v Južnem Sudanu (ARCSS), sprejetega avgusta 2015, in sicer s hujskaškimi javnimi izjavami ter oviranjem dela skupnega nadzornega odbora za spremljanje in ocenjevanje ARCSS ter ustanovitve prehodnih pravosodnih institucij v okviru tega sporazuma.
Makuei has obstructed the political process in South Sudan, in particular by obstructing the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) of August 2015 through inflammatory public statements and obstructing the work of the ARCSS Joint Monitoring Evaluation Committee and the establishment of the ARCSS Transitional Justice Institutions.
Ovira tudi delovanje regionalnih varnostnih sil ZN.
He has also obstructed the operations of the UN's Regional Protection Force (RPF).
Makuei je obenem odgovoren za hude kršitve človekovih pravic, med drugim omejevanje svobode izražanja.
Makuei is also responsible for serious violations of human rights, including restrictions on freedom of expression.
Položaj: generalpodpolkovnik
Position: Lieutenant General.
Datum rojstva: 1. januar 1960
DoB: 1 Jan 1960.
Kraj rojstva: Yei, Južni Sudan