EU Mali regime: Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/431 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1775 and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/428 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1770, Annex entry 6
Listed
25 Feb 2023
Scope
Asset freeze, prohibition on making funds available, travel ban
Notes
The EU states that Wagner's presence in Mali poses a threat to the country's peace, security and stability, cites violence and human rights abuses including the killings in Moura in late March 2022, and holds him responsible as Wagner's local head.
Blocking of property and interests in property subject to US jurisdiction
Notes
OFAC designated him for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of the Wagner Group, stating he worked with Malian officials on Wagner's deployment, secured housing for incoming Wagner forces, arranged meetings between Prigozhin and officials of several African states and pursued Wagner's interests in the extractive sector.
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020; UK Sanctions List ref MAL0011 (Group ID 16024)
Listed
20 Jul 2023
Scope
Asset freeze (UK Mali regime)
Notes
The UK statement of reasons says he is an involved person responsible for violations of international humanitarian law, including the deliberate targeting of civilians.