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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/997 of 21 June 2021 implementing Article 8a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus

Type Implementing Regulation
Publication 2021-06-21
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21.6.2021 EN Official Journal of the European Union LI 219/3

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 of 18 May 2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus 1, and in particular Article 8a(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Luxembourg, 21 June 2021.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

ANNEX

Annex 1 to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 is amended as follows:
Names Transcription of Belarusian spelling Transcription of Russian spelling Names (Belarusian spelling) (Russian spelling) Identifying Information Reasons for listing Date of listing
‘89. Natallia Mikhailauna BUHUK Natalia Mikhailovna BUGUK Наталля Мiхайлаўна БУГУК Наталья Михайловна БУГУК Judge at the Fruzensky district court in Minsk DOB: 19.12.1989 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as judge at the Fruzensky district court in Minsk, Natallia Buhuk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova. Violations of rights of defence and of right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under her supervision. 21.6.2021
She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
90. Alina Siarhieeuna KASIANCHYK Alina Sergeevna KASYANCHYK Алiна Сяргееўна КАСЬЯНЧЫК Алина Сергеевна КАСЬЯНЧИК Assistant Prosecutor at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk DOB: 12.03.1998 POB: Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as assistant prosecutor at the Fruzensky District Court in Minsk, Alina Kasianchyk has represented the Lukashenka regime in politically motivated cases against journalists, activists and protesters. In particular, she has prosecuted journalists Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova for recording peaceful protests, based on the groundless charges of “conspiracy” and “violating public order”. She has also prosecuted members of Belarusian civil society e.g. for taking parts in peaceful protests, and paying tribute to murdered protester Aliaksandr Taraikousky. She has continuously asked the judge for long-term prison sentences. 21.6.2021
She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
91. Ihar Viktaravich KURYLOVICH Igor Viktorovich KURILOVICH Iгар Вiĸтаравiч КУРЫЛОВIЧ, Игорь Викторович КУРИЛОВИЧ Senior Investigator of the Frunzensky District Department of the Investigative Committee DOB: 26.09.1990 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Senior Investigator at the Fruzensky District Court in Minsk, Ihar Kurylovich was involved in preparing a politically motivated criminal case against journalists Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova. The journalists, who recorded peaceful protests, were accused of violations of public order and sentenced to two years of prison. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
92. Siarhei Viktaravich SHATSILA Sergei Viktorovich SHATILO Сяргей Вiĸтаравiч ШАЦIЛА Сергей Виĸторович ШАТИЛО Judge at Sovetsky District Court in Minsk DOB: 13.08.1989 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as judge of the Sovetsky District Court in Minsk, Siarhei Shatsila is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against protesters, in particular the sentencing of Natallia Hersche, Dzmitry Halko and Dzmitry Karatkevich, considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organisation. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
93. Anastasia Vasileuna ACHALAVA Anastasia Vasilievna ACHALOVA Анастасiя Васiльеўна АЧАЛАВА Анастасия Васильевна АЧАЛОВА Judge at the Leninsky District Court in Minsk DOB: 15.10.1992 POB: Minsk, Belarus Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as judge of the Leninsky District Court in Minsk, Anastasia Achalava is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Coordination Council member Dzmitry Kruk, as well as against medical personnel and senior citizens. Reliance on statements of anonymous witnesses was reported during trials conducted under her supervision. 21.6.2021
She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
94. Mariya Viachaslavauna YAROKHINA Maria Viacheslavovna YEROKHINA Марыя Вячаславаўна ЯРОХIНА Мария Вячеславовна ЕРОХИНА Judge at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk DOB: 04.07.1987 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as judge of the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk, Mariya Yerokhina is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, trade union activists, sportsmen and protesters, in particular the sentencing of journalist Uladzimir Hrydzin. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
95. Yuliya Aliaksandrauna BLIZNIUK Yuliya Aleksandrovna BLIZNIUK Юлiя Аляĸсандраўна БЛIЗНЮК Юлия Алеĸсандровна БЛИЗНЮК Deputy Chairwoman/judge at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk DOB: 23.09.1971 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as Deputy Chairwoman and judge at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk, Yuliya Blizniuk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, activists and protesters, in particular sentencing activists Artsiom Khvashcheuski, Artsiom Sauchuk, Maksim Pauliushchyk. These persons are considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organization. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
96. Anastasia Dzmitreuna KULIK Anastasia Dmitrievna KULIK Анастасiя Дзмiтрыеўна КУЛIК Анастасия Дмитриевна КУЛИК Judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Minsk DOB: 28.07.1989 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Minsk, Anastasia Kulik is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular the sentencing of Aliaksandr Zakharevich, who is considered as a political prisoner by Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organization. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
97. Maksim Leanidavich TRUSEVICH Maksim Leonidovich TRUSEVICH Маĸсiм Леанiдавiч ТРУСЕВIЧ Маĸсим Леонидович ТРУСЕВИЧ Judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Minsk DOB: 12.08.1989 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as judge at the Pervomaisky District Court in Minsk, Maksim Trusevich is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence and right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under his supervision. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
98. Tatsiana Yaraslavauna MATYL Tatiana Yaroslavovna MOTYL Тацяна Яраславаўна МАТЫЛЬ Татьяна Ярославовна МОТЫЛЬ Judge of the Moskovsky District Court of Minsk DOB: 20.01.1968 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as judge at the Moskovsky District Court in Minsk, Tatsiana Matyl is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of opposition politician Mikalai Statkevich and journalist Alexander Borozenko. Violations of rights of defence and right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under her supervision. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
99. Aliaksandr Anatolevich RUDZENKA Aleksandr Anatolevich RUDENKO Аляĸсандр Анатольевiч РУДЗЕНКА Алеĸсандр Анатольевич РУДЕНКО Deputy Chairman of the of the Oktyabrsky District Court of Minsk DOB: 01.12.1981 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Deputy Chairman and judge of the Oktyabrsky District Court in Minsk, Aliaksandr Rudzenka is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, activists and protesters, in particular fining an elderly and disabled protester, as well as the sentencing of Lyudmila Kazak – the lawyer of Mariya Kalesnikava, Belarussian opposition leader. Violations of rights of defence and right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under his supervision. 21.6.2021
He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
100. Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich VOUK Aleksandr Aleksandrovich VOLK Аляĸсандр Аляĸсандравiч ВОЎК Алеĸсандр Алеĸсандрович ВОЛК Judge of the Sovetsky District Court of Minsk DOB: 01.08.1979 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as judge of the Sovetsky District Court of Minsk, Aliaksandr Vouk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular the sentencing of sisters Anastasia and Victoria Mirontsev, considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarussian human rights organisation. Violations of rights of defence and right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under his supervision. 21.6.2021
He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
101. Volha Siarheeuna NIABORSKAIA Olga Sergeevna NEBORSKAIA Вольга Сяргееўна НЯБОРСКАЯ Ольга Сергеевна НЕБОРСКАЯ Judge of the Oktyabrsky District Court of Minsk DOB: 14.02.1991 POB: Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as judge of the Oktyabrsky district court in Minsk, Volha Niaborskaya is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters and journalists, in particular the sentencing of Sofia Malashevich and Tikhon Kliukach, considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarussian human rights organisation. Violations of rights of defence were reported during trials conducted under her supervision. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
102. Marina Sviataslavauna ZAPASNIK Marina Sviatoslavovna ZAPASNIK Марына Святаславаўна ЗАПАСНIК Марина Святославовна ЗАПАСНИК Deputy Chairman of the Court of the Leninsky District of Minsk DOB: 28.03.1982 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as Deputy Chairman and judge of the Court of the Leninsky District of Minsk, Marina Zapasnik is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular the sentencing of activists Vladislav Zenevich, Olga Pavlova, Olga Klaskovskaya, Viktar Barushka, Sergey Ratkevich, Aleksey Charvinskiy, Andrey Khrenkov, student Viktor Aktistov, and minor Maksim Babich. All are recognized as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarussian human rights organisation. 21.6.2021
She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
103. Maksim Yurevich FILATAU Maksim Yurevich FILATOV Максiм Юр'евiч Фiлатаў Максим Юрьевич ФИЛАТОВ Judge of the Lida City Court DOB: POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the judge of Lida City Court, Maksim Filatau is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular the sentencing of activist Vitold Ashurok, who is recognized as political prisoner by Viasna, a Belarussian human rights organisation. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
104. Andrei Vaclavavich HRUSHKO Andrei Vatslavovich GRUSHKO Андрэй Вацлававiч ГРУШКО Андрей Вацлавович ГРУШКО Judge of the Leninsky District Court of Brest DOB: 24.01.1979 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as judge of the Leninsky District Court of Brest, Andrei Hrushko is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular by sentencing activists, recognized as political prisoners, and minors. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
105. Dzmitry Iurevich HARA Dmitry Iurevich GORA Дзмiтрый Юр'евiч ГАРА Дмитрий Юрьевич ГОРА Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Belarus (appointed on 11 March 2021) Former Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Belarus (until 11 March 2021) DOB: 04.05.1970 In his position of Deputy Prosecutor General until March 2021, Dzmitry Hara bears responsibility for politically motivated criminal cases against peaceful protestors, members of the opposition, journalists, civil society and regular citizens. Mr Hara was also involved in initiating of politically motivated criminal proceedings against Siarhei Tsikhanousky – opposition activist and husband of presidential candidate Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya. 21.6.2021
POB: Tbilisi, former Georgian SSR (now Georgia) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian As the Head of the Intergovernmental Commission created by the Office of the General Prosecutor to investigate citizens' complaints about abuse of powers by law enforcement officers, Dzmitry Hara is responsible for inaction of this institution, since no case of such an investigation is known, despite applications for the initiation of criminal cases complaining about the use of violence, ill-treatment and torture. As of March 2021, he is the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Belarus. In this position he is responsible for prosecuting human rights defenders and participants in peaceful protests.
He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
106. Aliaksei Kanstantsinavich STUK Alexey Konstantinovich STUK Аляĸсей Канстанцiнавiч СТУК Алеĸсей Константинович СТУК Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Belarus DOB: 1959 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position of Deputy Prosecutor General, Aliaksei Stuk bears responsibility for politically motivated criminal cases against opposition, journalists, civil society and regular citizens. He is responsible for tightening the Prosecutor's Office's control of citizens' activities in localities and work places and is responsible for applying excessive legal responsibilities on participants in peaceful protests. He publicly stated that the Office of Prosecutor General would work to identify "illegal" citizen associations and suppress their activities. 21.6.2021
He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
107. Genadz Iosifavich DYSKO Gennadi Iosifovich DYSKO Генадзь Iосiфавiч ДЫСКО Геннадий Иосифович ДЫСКО Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Belarus, State Counselor of Justice of the 3rd class DOB: 22.03.1964 POB: Oshmyany, Hrodna region, (former USSR) now Belarus Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position of Deputy Prosecutor General, Genadz Dysko bears responsibility for politically motivated criminal cases against opposition, journalists, civil society and regular citizens. He was also involved in initiating of politically motivated criminal proceedings against Siarhei Tsikhanousky - opposition activist and husband of presidential candidate Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
108. Sviatlana, Anatoleuna LYUBETSKAYA Svetlana Anatolevna LYUBETSKAYA Святлана Анатольеўна ЛЮБЕЦКАЯ Светлана Анатольевна ЛЮБЕЦКАЯ Member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Chairperson of the Standing Commission on Law DOB: 03.06.1971 POB: former USSR (now Ukraine) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission on Law, Sviatlana Lyubetskaya is responsible for the adoption of the new Code of Administrative Infringements (entered into force on 1 March 2021) that authorises arbitrary arrests and imposed increased liability for participation in mass events, including for display of political symbols. Through these legislative activities, she is responsible for serious violations of human rights, including the right of peaceful assembly, and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. These legislative activities also seriously undermine democracy and the rule of law in Belarus. 21.6.2021
109. Aliaksei Uladzimiravich IAHORAU Alexei Vladimirovich YEGOROV Аляксей Уладзiмiравiч ЯГОРАЎ Алексей Владимирович ЕГОРОВ Member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Commission on Law DOB: 16.12.1969 In his position as Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission on Law, Aliaksei Iahorau is responsible for the adoption of the new Code of Administrative Infringements (entered into force on 1 March 2021) that authorises arbitrary arrests and imposed increased liability for participation in mass events, including for display of political symbols. Through these legislative activities, he is responsible for serious violations of human rights, including the right of peaceful assembly, and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. These legislative activities also seriously undermine democracy and the rule of law in Belarus. 21.6.2021
POB: Novosokolniki, Pskov region, former USSR (now Russian Federation) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian
110. Aliaksandr Paulavich AMELIANIUK Aleksandr Pavlovich OMELYANYUK Аляксандр Паўлавiч АМЕЛЬЯНЮК Александр Павлович ОМЕЛЬЯНЮК Member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Commission on Law DOB: 06.03.1964 In his position as Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Commission on Law, Aliaksandr Amelianiuk is responsible for the adoption of the new Code of Administrative Infringements (entered into force on 1 March 2021) that authorises arbitrary arrests and imposed increased liability for participation in mass events, including display of political symbols. Through these legislative activities, he is responsible for serious violations of human rights, including the right to peaceful assembly, and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. These legislative activities also seriously undermine democracy and the rule of law in Belarus. 21.6.2021
POB: Kobrin, Brest Region/ Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian
111. Andrei Mikalaevich MUKAVOZCHYK Andrei Nikolaevich MUKOVOZCHYK Андрэй Мiĸалаевiч МУКАВОЗЧЫК Андрей Ниĸолаевич МУКОВОЗЧИК Political observer of "Belarus Today" ("Sovietskaia Belarus - Belarus Segodnya") DOB: 13.06.1963 POB: Novosibirsk, former USSR (now Russian Federation) Andrei Mukavozchyk is one of the main propagandists of the Lukashenka regime publishing in "Belarus Today", the official newspaper of the Presidential Administration. In his articles, democratic opposition and civil society are systematically highlighted in a negative and derogatory way, using falsified information. He is one of the main sources of state propaganda, which supports and justifies the repression of the democratic opposition and of civil society. 21.6.2021
Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Passport number: MP 3413113 and MP 2387911 In May 2020, Mukavozchyk became a recipient of the "Golden Pen" award from a pro-governmental organization Belarusian Union of Journalists. In December 2020, he received the prize "Golden Letter", handed over by representatives of the Belarussian Ministry of Information. In January 2021, Lukashenka signed a decree awarding Mukavozchyk a medal "For labour merits". He is therefore benefitting from and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
112. Siarhei Aliaksandravich GUSACHENKA Sergey Alexandrovich GUSACHENKO Сяргей Аляксандравiч ГУСАЧЭНКА Сергей Александрович ГУСАЧЕНКО Deputy Chair of the National State Television and Radio Company (Belteleradio Company) DOB: 05.11.1983 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Office phone: (+375-17) 369 90 15 In his position as the Deputy Chairman of Belteleradiocompany, the State Television, author and host of weekly propaganda TV-show „Glavnyy efir“, Siarhei Gusachenka has been willingly providing the Belarusian public with false information about the outcome of elections, protests and the repressions perpetrated by the state authorities. He is directly responsible for the way in which the State Television presents information about the situation in the country, thus lending support to the authorities, including Lukashenka. He is therefore supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
113. Genadz Branislavavich DAVYDZKA Gennadi Bronislavovich DAVYDKO Генадзь Бранiслававiч ДАВЫДЗЬКА Геннадий Брониславович ДАВЫДЬКO Member of the Chamber of Representatives, Chair of the Committee on Human Rights and Media Chair of the Belarusian political organisation Belaya Rus DOB: 29.09.1955 As the Chairman of Belaya Rus, a major pro-Lukashenka organization, Genadz Davydzka is one of the main propagandists of the regime. In his support for Lukashenka, he frequently used inflammatory language, and encouraged the violence of the state apparatus against peaceful protesters. He is therefore supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
POB: Popovka village, Senno/Sjanno, Vitebsk Region, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Passport MP2156098
114. Volha Mikalaeuna CHAMADANAVA Olga Nikolaevna CHEMODANOVA Вольга Мiĸалаеўна ЧАМАДАНАВА Ольга Ниĸолаевна ЧЕМОДАНОВА Press Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus DOB: 13.10.1977 POB: Minsk region, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian Rank: Colonel Passport: MC1405076 Being the main media person of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus, Volha Chamadanava plays a key role in distorting and deflecting the facts of violence against the protesters, as well as in spreading false information about them. She has threatened peaceful protesters and continues to justify violence against them. Since she is a part of the security apparatus and speaks on its behalf, she is therefore supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
115. Siarhei Ivanavich SKRYBA Sergei Ivanovich SKRIBA Сяргей Iванавiч СКРЫБА Сергей Иванович СКРИБА Vice Chancellor of the Belarusian State Economic University for Educational Work DOB: 21.11.1964 / 1965 POB: Kletsk, Minsk Region, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian e-mail: skriba_s@bseu.by In his position as Vice Chancellor of the Belarusian State Economic University (BSEU) for educational work, Siarhei Skryba is responsible for sanctions taken against students for their participation in peaceful protests, including their expulsion from university. Some of these sanctions were taken following Lukashenka's call on 27 October 2020 for expelling from universities students taking part in protests and strikes. He is therefore responsible for the repression of civil society and is supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
116. Siarhei Piatrovich, RUBNIKOVICH Sergei Petrovich RUBNIKOVICH Сяргей Пятровiч РУБНIКОВIЧ Сергей Петрович РУБНИКОВИЧ Rector of the Belarusian State Medical University DOB: 1974 POB: Sharkauschyna, Vitebsk/ Viciebsk Region/ Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the Rector of the Belarusian State Medical University, whose appointment was approved by Alexander Lukashenka, Siarhei Rubnikovich is responsible for the decision of University administration to expel students for taking part in peaceful protests. The expulsion orders were taken following Lukashenka's call on 27 October 2020 for expelling from universities students taking part in protests and strikes. He is therefore responsible for the repression of civil society and is supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
117. Aliaksandr Henadzevich BAKHANOVICH Aleksandr Gennadevich BAKHANOVICH Аляĸсандр Генадзевiч БАХАНОВIЧ Алеĸсандр Геннадьевич БАХАНОВИЧ Rector of the Brest State Technical University DOB: 1972 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the Rector of the Brest State Technical University, whose appointment was approved by Alexander Lukashenka, Aliaksandr Bakhanovich is responsible for the decision of University administration to expel students for taking part in peaceful protests. The expulsion orders were taken following Lukashenka's call on 27 October 2020 for expelling from universities students taking part in protests and strikes. Bakhanovich is therefore responsible for the repression of civil society and is supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
118. Mikhail Ryhoravich BARAZNA Mikhail Grigorevich BOROZNA Мiхаiл Рыгоравiч БАРАЗНА Михаил Григорьевич БОРОЗНА Rector of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts (BSAA) DOB: 20.11.1962 POB: Rakusheva, Mahileu/ Mogiliev Region/ Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the Rector of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts (BSAA), Mikhail Barazna is responsible for the decision of University administration to expel students for taking part in peaceful protests. The expulsion orders were taken following Lukashenka's call on 27 October 2020 for expelling from universities students taking part in protests and strikes. Mikhail Barazna is therefore responsible for the repression of civil society and is supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
119. Maksim Uladzimiravich RYZHANKOU Maksim Vladimirovich RYZHENKOV Максiм Уладзiмiравiч РЫЖАНКОЎ Максим Владимирович РЫЖЕНКОВ First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration DOB: 19.06.1972 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, Maksim Ryzhankou is closely associated with the President and responsible for ensuring the implementation of presidential powers in the field of domestic and foreign policy. For over 20 years of his career in the civil service of Belarus he has held a number of posts, including in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various embassies. He is therefore supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
120. Dzmitry Aliaksandravich LUKASHENKA Dmitry Aleksandrovich LUKASHENKO Дзмiтрый Аляксандравiч ЛУКАШЭНКА Дмитрий Александрович ЛУКАШЕНКО Businessman, chairman of President’s Sport Club DOB: 23.03.1980 POB: Mogilev/ Mahiliou, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Dzmitry Lukashenka is Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s son and a businessman. He has been the chairman of the State-Public Association “Presidential Sport’s Club” since 2005 and in 2020 he has been re-elected to this post. Through this entity, he conducts business and controls a number of enterprises. He was present on Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s secret inauguration in September 2020. He is therefore benefiting from and supporting the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
121. Liliya Valereuna LUKASHENKA (SIAMASHKA) Liliya Valerevna LUKASHENKO (SEMASHKO) Лiлiя Валер'еўна ЛУКАШЭНКА (СЯМАШКА) Лилия Валерьевна ЛУКАШЕНКО (СЕМАШКО) Businesswoman, director of an art gallery DOB: 1978 or 1979 POB: Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian Liliya Lukashenka is the wife of Viktar Lukashenka and daughter-in-law of Aliaksandr Lukashenka. She has been closely connected with a number of high-profile companies, which have benefitted from the Lukashenka regime, including Dana Holdings / Dana Astra, Belkhudozhpromysly concern and Eastleigh trading Ltd. She was present, alongside her husband Viktar Lukashenka, on Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s secret inauguration in September 2020. She is therefore benefiting from and supporting the Lukashenka regime 21.6.2021
122. Valeri Valerevich IVANKOVICH Valery Valerevich IVANKOVICH Валерый Валер'евiч IВАНКОВIЧ Валерий Валерьевич ИВАНКОВИЧ General Director of OJSC "MAZ". DOB: 1971 POB: Novopolotsk, Belarusian SSR (Now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the General Director of OJSC “MAZ”, Valeri Ivankavich bears responsibility for the detention of MAZ workers within MAZ premises by security forces, and for firing MAZ employees who were participating in peaceful protests against the regime. He is therefore responsible for the repression of civil society. He was appointed by Lukashenka as a member of the commission tasked to draft amendments to the Belarus constitution. He therefore supports the Lukashenka regime. 21.6.2021
123. Aliaksandr Yauhenavich SHATROU Alexander (Alexandr) Evgenevich SHATROV Аляксандр Яўгенавiч ШАТРОЎ Александр Евгеньевич ШАТРОВ Businessman, Owner and CEO of LLC Synesis DOB: POB: former USSR (now Russian Federation) Gender: male Nationality: Russian, Belarusian In his position as the CEO and owner of LLC Synesis, Alexander Shatrov is responsible for this company’s decision to provide Belarusian authorities with a surveillance platform, Kipod, which can search through and analyse video footage and employ facial recognition software. He is therefore contributing to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition by the state apparatus. 21.6.2021
Synesis LLC and its subsidiary Panoptes benefit from their participation in the Republican Safety Monitoring System. Other companies owned or co-owned by Shatrov, such as BelBet and Synesis Sport, also benefit from government contracts. He made public statements in which he criticised those protesting against the Lukashenka regime and put into perspective the lack of democracy in Belarus. He therefore benefits from and supports the Lukashenka regime.
124. Siarhei Siamionavich TSIATSERYN Sergei Semionovich TETERIN Сяргей Сямёнавiч ЦЯЦЕРЫН Сергей Семёнович ТЕТЕРИН Businessman, owner of BELGLOBALSTART, co-owner of VIBEL, Chairman of Belarusian Tennis Federation DOB: 07.01.1961 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Siarhei Tsiatseryn is one of the leading businessmen operating in Belarus, with business interests in distribution of alcohol drinks (through his company “Belglobalstart”), food products and furniture. He belongs to Lukashenko‘s inner circle. In 2019, Belglobalstart was granted an opportunity to start the construction of a multi-functional business centre in front of the presidential palace in Minsk. He co-owns the company VIBEL that sells commercials on a number of Belarusian national TV channels. He is the chairman of Belarusian Tennis Federation and former Lukashenka’s aide for sports matters. 21.6.2021
He made public comments condemning the sportsmen of Belarus expressing their protests against the Lukashenka regime, namely protesting against violence and persecution of peaceful protesters, journalists, human rights activists. He publicly demanded these sportsmen to return all money the state had invested in them. He therefore benefits from and supports the Lukashenka regime.
125. Mikhail Safarbekovich GUTSERIEV Микаил (Михаил) Сафарбекович ГУЦЕРИЕВ Businessman, owner of Safmar, Slavkali and Slavneft companies DOB: 09.05.1958 POB: Akmolinsk, former USSR (now Kazakhstan) Gender: male Nationality: Russian Mikhail Gutseriev is a prominent Russian businessman, with business interests in Belarus in the sectors of energy, potash, hospitality and others. He is a long-time friend of Aliaksandr Lukashenka and thanks to this association has accumulated significant wealth and influence among the political elite in Belarus. “Safmar”, a company controlled by Gutseriev, was the only Russian oil firm that carried on supplying oil to Belarussian refineries during the energy crisis between Belarus and Russia in early 2020. 21.6.2021
Gutseriev also supported Lukashenka in disputes with Russia over oil deliveries. Gutseriev owns the “Slavkali” company, which is building Nezhinsky potassium chloride mining and processing plant based on the Starobinsky potash salt deposit near Lyuban. It is the largest investment in Belarus, worth $2 billion. Lukashenka promised to rename the town of Lyuban to Gutserievsk in his honor. His other businesses in Belarus include “Slavneft” fueling stations and oil depots, a hotel, a business center and an airport terminal in Minsk. Lukashenka came to Gutseriev’s defense after criminal investigation was initiated against him in Russia. Lukashenka also thanked Gutseriev for his financial contributions to charity and investments of billions of dollars in Belarus. Gutseriev is reported to have gifted Lukashenka luxurious presents.
He also declared to be the owner of a residency, which de facto belongs to Lukashenka, thus covering him up when journalists started to investigate Lukashenka’s assets. Gutseriev is reported to have attended Lukashenka’s secret inauguration on 23 September 2020. In October 2020 Lukashenka and Gutseriev both appeared at the opening on an orthodox church, which the latter sponsored. According to media reports, when the striking employees of Belarusian state-owned media were fired in August 2020, Russian media workers were flown to Belarus on board of aircraft belonging to Gutseriev in order to replace the fired workers, and lodged in hotel Minsk Renaissance belonging to Gutseriev. Mikhail Gutseriev is therefore benefitting from and supporting the Lukashenka regime.
126. Aliaksey Ivanavich ALEKSIN Alexei Ivanovich OLEKSIN Аляксей Iванавiч АЛЕКСIН Алексей Иванович ОЛЕКСИН Businessman, Co-owner of Bremino Group, DOB: POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Aliaksei Aleksin is one of the leading businessmen in Belarus, with business interests in the sectors of oil and energy, real estate, development, logistics, tobacco, retail, finance and others. He enjoys a close relationship with Aliaksandr Lukashenka and his son and former National Security Advisor Viktar Lukashenka. He is active in the biker movement in Belarus, a hobby he shares with Viktar Lukashenka. His company owns property in “Alexandria 2” (Mogilev region), commonly called “presidential residence”, where Aliaksandr Lukashenka is a frequent visitor. 21.6.2021
He is the co-owner of “Bremino Group” – the initiator and co-administrator of the Bremino-Orsha special economic zone project, created by a presidential decree signed by Aliaksandr Lukashenka. The company has received state support for developing the Bremino-Orsha zone, as well as a number of financial and tax advantages and other benefits. Aleksin and other owners of Bremino Group received support from Viktar Lukashenka.
Companies “Inter Tobacco” and “Energo-Oil”, which belong to Aleksin and members of his close family, were given exclusive privileges to import tobacco products to Belarus, based on a decree signed by Aliaksandr Lukashenka, and received state support for the creation of Tabakierka kiosks. He was allegedly involved in the establishment of the first government-approved private military company in Belarus “GardServis”, with reported links to the Belarussian security apparatus. He is therefore benefitting from the Lukashenka regime.
127. Aliaksandr Mikalaevich ZAITSAU Alexander (Alexandr) Nikolaevich ZAITSEV Аляксандр Мiкалаевiч ЗАЙЦАЎ Александр Николаевич ЗАЙЦЕВ Businessman, co-owner of Bremino Group and Sohra Group DOB: 22.11.1976 or 22.11.1975 POB: Ruzhany, Brest oblast, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian Aliaksandr Zaitsau is the former assistant of Viktar Lukashenka, son and former Adviser on National Security to Aliaksandr Lukashenka. Through access to the Lukashenka family Zaitsau obtains lucrative contracts for his businesses. He is the owner of Sohra Group that is granted the right to export state-owned enterprises’ production (tractors, trucks) to the Gulf and African countries. He is also the co-owner of Bremino Group. The company has received state support for developing the Bremino-Orsha zone, as well as a number of financial and tax advantages and other benefits. Zaitsau and other owners of Bremino Group received support from Viktar Lukashenka. 21.6.2021
He therefore benefits from and supports the Lukashenka regime.
128. Ivan Branislavavich MYSLITSKI Ivan Bronislavovich MYSLITSKIY Iван Бранiслававiч МЫСЛIЦКI Иван Брониславович МЫСЛИЦКИЙ First Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department Of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: 23.10.1976 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as First Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that has authority over detention facilities, Ivan Myslitski is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in line with the address of Lukashenka to officers of the Interior Ministry. 21.6.2021
In his position, he bears responsibility for detention conditions in Belarusian prisons, including the categorisation of prisoners corresponding to different kinds of ill-treatment and torture the detainees are subject to, such as verbal abuse, punitive isolation, deprivation of calls and visits, mutilation, beatings and brutal torture. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
129. Aleh Mikalaevich, BELIAKOU Oleg Nikolaevich BELIAKOV Алег Мiĸалаевiч БЕЛЯКОЎ Олег Ниĸолаевич БЕЛЯКОВ Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that has authority over detention facilities, Aleh Beliakou is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in line with the address of Lukashenka to officers of the Interior Ministry. 21.6.2021
In his position, he bears responsibility for detention conditions in Belarusian prisons, including the categorisation of prisoners corresponding to different kinds of ill-treatment and torture the detainees are subject to, such as verbal abuse, punitive isolation, deprivation of calls and visits, mutilation, beatings and brutal torture. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
130. Uladzislau Aliakseevich MANDRYK Vladislav Alekseevich MANDRIK Уладзiслаў Аляксеевiч МАНДРЫК Владислав Алексеевич МАНДРИК Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: 04.07.1971 POB: National ID: 3040771A125PB2; Passport: MP3810311. Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that has authority over detention facilities, Uladzislau Mandryk is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in line with the address of Lukashenka to officers of the Interior Ministry. 21.6.2021
In his position, he bears responsibility for detention conditions in Belarusian prisons, including the categorization of prisoners, corresponding to different kinds of ill-treatment and torture the detainees are subject to, such as verbal abuse, punitive isolation, deprivation of calls and visits, mutilation, beatings and brutal torture. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
131. Andrei Mikalaevich DAILIDA Andrei Nikolaevich DAILIDA Андрэй Мiкалаевiч ДАЙЛIДА Андрей Ниĸолаевич ДАЙЛИДА Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: 01.07.1974 POB: Passport: KH2133825 Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that has authority over detention facilities, Andrei Dailida is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in line with the address of Lukashenka to officers of the Interior Ministry. 21.6.2021
In his position, he bears responsibility for detention conditions in Belarusian prisons, including the categorization of prisoners, corresponding to different kinds of ill-treatment and torture the detainees are subject to, such as verbal abuse, punitive isolation, deprivation of calls and visits, mutilation, beatings and brutal torture. For his work as Deputy head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he received, in December 2020, the Presidential Order for service to the Motherland and has therefore benefitted from the Lukashenka regime He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
132. Aleh Mikalaevich LASHCHYNOUSKI Oleg Nikolaevich LASHCHINOVSKII Алег Мiкалаевiч ЛАШЧЫНОЎСКI Олег Николаевич ЛАЩИНОВСКИЙ Former Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: 12.05.1963 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his former position as Deputy Head of the Penal Correction Department that has authority over detention facilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Aleh Lashchynouski is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in line with the address of Lukashenka to officers of the Interior Ministry. 21.6.2021
In his former position, he bears responsibility for conditions in Belarusian prisons and the repressive measures taken there, including the categorisation of prisoners corresponding to different kinds of ill-treatment and torture the detainees are subject to, such as verbal abuse, punitive isolation, deprivation of calls and visits, mutilation, beatings and brutal torture. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
133. Zhana Uladzimirauna BATURYTSKAIA Zhanna Vladimirovna BATURITSKAYA Жана Уладзiмiраўна БАТУРЫЦКАЯ Жанна Владимировна БАТУРИЦКАЯ Head of the Directorate of Sentence Enforcement of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs DOB: 20.04.1972 POB: Gender: female Nationality: Belarusian In her position as Head of the Directorate of Sentence Enforcement of the Penal Correction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that has authority over detention facilities, Zhana Baturitskaia is responsible for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in those detention facilities in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, in line with the address of Lukashenka to officers of the Interior Ministry. 21.6.2021
In her position, she bears responsibility for detention conditions in Belarusian prisons, including the categorisation of prisoners corresponding to different kind of ill-treatment and torture the detainees are subject to, such as verbal abuse, punitive isolation, deprivation of calls and visits, mutilation, beatings, brutal torture. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
134. Dzmitry Mikalaevich STREBKOU Dmitry Nikolaevich STREBKOV Дзмiтрый Мiкалаевiч СТРЭБКОЎ Дмитрий Николаевич СТРЕБКОВ Head of the Prison No. 8 in Zhodino DOB: 19.03.1977 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Head of the Prison No. 8 in Zhodino, Dzmitry Strebkou is responsible for the appalling conditions in the detention centre and for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in this detention facility, including in its temporary detention centre, in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
135. Yauhen Andreevich SHAPETSKA Evgeniy Andreevich SHAPETKO Яўген Андрэевiч ШАПЕЦЬКА Евгений Андреевич ШАПЕТЬКО Head of Akrestina isolation centre for offenders DOB: 30.03.1989 POB: Minsk, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the Head of the Akrestina Isolation Centre for Offenders, Yauhen Shapetska is responsible for appalling conditions in the isolation centre and for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including torture, inflicted on citizens who participated in peaceful protests and were detained in this detention facility in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. He is therefore responsible for serious violations of human rights and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. 21.6.2021
136. Ihar Ryhoravich KENIUKH Igor Grigorevich KENIUKH Iгар Рыгоравiч КЕНЮХ Игорь Григорьевич КЕНЮХ Head of Akrestina Temporary Detention Centre DOB: 21.01.1980 POB: Gomel Region/ Oblast, former USSR (now Belarus) Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as the Head of the Akrestina Temporary Detention Centre, Ihar Keniukh is responsible for appalling conditions and for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including beatings and torture, inflicted on citizens detained in this detention facility in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. 21.6.2021
He exerted pressure on medical staff to remove doctors who sympathize with protesters. According to the testimony of multiple women included in the report of the Centre for Promotion of Women’s Rights, "Her Rights," the most inhumane treatment took place in the detention centre at Akrestina in Minsk, where the OMON policemen were especially cruel and used torture. He is therefore responsible for serious violations of human rights and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
137. Hleb Uladzimiravich DRYL Gleb Vladimirovich DRIL Глеб Уладзiмiравiч ДРЫЛЬ Глеб Владимирович ДРИЛЬ Deputy Head of the Akrestina Temporary Detention Centre DOB: 12.05.1980 POB: Gender: male Nationality: Belarusian In his position as Deputy Head of the Temporary Detention Centre, Hleb Dryl is responsible for the appalling conditions and for the inhumane and degrading treatment, including beatings and torture, inflicted on citizens detained in this detention facility in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. 21.6.2021

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