Burundi: EU renews sanctions until 31 October 2017

On the 29 September 2016, the Council of the European Union renewed the restrictive measures against Burundi until 31 October 2017. These measures consist of a travel ban and asset freeze against four persons whose activities are supposed to be undermining democracy of the country.

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on Burundi http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-burundi-3/

ESO: Background information: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-declaration-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-view-of-the-situation-in-burundi/

Council of the European Union: Press Release, 24.10.16: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/10/21-burundi-alignment/

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