LegalizeCouncil Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 of 25 November 2022 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti
| Name | Identifying information | Statement of reasons | Date of listing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jonel CATEL a.k.a. Johns CATHEL | Function: Terre Noire gang leader (affiliated with G9 coalition of gangs) Nationality: Haitian Gender: male | Jonel Catel is the leader of the Terre Noir gang, which is affiliated with the G9 coalition of gangs in Haiti. Under his command, the Terre Noir gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including robbery, ransoming, kidnapping, extortion, murders and rape. Jonel Catel is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. | 16.12.2024 |
| 2. | Gabriel JEAN-PIERRE a.k.a. Ti-Gabriel; Ti Gabriel; Gabo | Function: leader of the GPep coalition of gangs (affiliated with Brooklyn gang) DOB: 31.3.1984 Nationality: Haitian Gender: male | Gabriel Jean-Pierre is the leader of the GPep coalition of gangs in Haiti, which is affiliated with Brooklyn gang. Under his command, the GPep is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including extortion, destruction of property, kidnapping, assassinations and rape. Gabriel Jean-Pierre is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. | 16.12.2024 |
| 3. | Ferdens TILUS a.k.a. General Meyer; Jeneral Meyer; Jeneral Meyè | Function: Kokorat San Ras gang leader DOB: 15.9.1995 Nationality: Haitian Gender: male | Ferdens Tilus is the leader of the Kokorat San Ras Gang in Haiti (area of Atribonite/NorthWest). Under his command, the Kokorat San Ras gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including murder, theft, rape, kidnapping and embezzlement of property. Ferdens Tilus is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. | 16.12.2024 |
| 4. | Micanor ALTÈS a.k.a. Monel Felix, Micanord; Mikano; Wa Mikanò; King Micanor; Alfred Mones | Function: Wharf Jérémie gang leader Nationality: Haitian Gender: male Address: Neighbourhood of Wharf Jérémie, near La Saline, Port-au-Prince, Haiti | Micanor Altès is the leader of the Wharf Jérémie gang. Wharf Jérémie is a coastal neighbourhood in the La Saline area of Port-au-Prince. This zone has been under the control of the gang led by Micanor Altès for over a decade. Under his command, the gang is responsible for the massacre of 207 people between 6 and 11 December 2024 in the Wharf Jérémie district. The massacre occurred after the death of Altès’ newborn son from an unknown illness. Convinced that elderly Voodoo practitioners in the area under his control had cast a spell on his child, the gang leader ordered the execution of all inhabitants over 60 practicing Voodoo, after kidnapping them. Micanor Altès is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haïti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks. | 15.7.2025 |
| 5. | Christ-Roi CHÉRY a.k.a. Kris-La; Krisla; Chrisla; Chrislat | Function: Ti Bwa gang leader (affiliated with Viv Ansanm/G9 Coalition of gangs) Nationality: Haitian Gender: male Address: Commune of Carrefour, Metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince, Haiti | Christ-Roi Chéry is the leader of the Ti Bwa gang, which is affiliated with the Viv Ansanm (also called G9) coalition of gangs in Haiti. Since February 2024, the Ti Bwa gang has controlled the commune of Carrefour. Under Christ-Roi Chéry’s command, the Ti Bwa gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including murder, robbery, rape, hijacking of goods and trucks, extortion, targeted assassinations and drugs trafficking. Christ-Roi Chéry is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including forcible recruitment of children by such groups and networks, kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. | 15.7.2025 |
| 6. | Jeff LAROSE a.k.a. Jeff; Gwo Lwa; Taliban | Function: Canaan gang leader (affiliated with G-Pép and Viv Ansanm coalitions of gangs) Nationality: Haitian Gender: male Address: Canaan, Metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince, Haiti | Jeff Larose is the leader of the Canaan gang, which is affiliated with the G-Pép and Viv Ansanm coalitions of gangs in Haiti. The Canaan gang controls the localities of Canaan, Onaville, Jerusalem, Corail, Rosemberg, Lilavois, Bon Repos, all located in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. The gang extended its control over its original territory and also operates in Mirebalais (Centre department). Under Jeff Larose’s command, the Canaan gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including kidnapping, land appropriation, rape, home burglary, hijacking of goods and vehicles, ransoming, murder and drug trafficking. Jeff Larose is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including forcible recruitment of children by such groups and networks, kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence. | 15.7.2025 |
| 7. | Michel Joseph MARTELLY a.k.a. Sweet Micky | Function: former President of Haiti (2011-2016); former President of the CARICOM (January 2023-July 2023) | Michel Martelly, the former President of the Republic of Haiti (2011-2016), participated directly in the creation of the gang Base 257. He financed, sponsored and supported several gangs, in particular Base 257, but also Village de Dieu, Ti Bois and Grand Ravine, to defend his economic interests, advance his political agenda and control territories, notably by providing them with firearms and guns. By financing those groups, he is also responsible for the abuses they have committed and has therefore contributed financially to insecurity and instability in Haiti. Therefore, Michel Martelly is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti. | 15.12.2025 |
| 8. | Youri LATORTUE | Function: former advisor to the President Michel Martelly (2011-2016); former President of the Senate (2017-2018); former senator of the Artibonite department; coordinator of the party ‘L’Ayiti an Aksyon’ (AAA), previously known as ‘L’Artibonite en Action’ (LAAA) | Youri Latortue is the founder of the political party ‘L’Ayiti an Aksyon’ (AAA), a former senator of the Artibonite department, and a former advisor to the President Michel Martelly during his presidency (2011-2016). He also served as president of the Senate from 13 January 2017 to 9 January 2018. Youri Latortue has armed and financed the ‘Raboteau’ and ‘Kokorat San Ras’ gangs, to promote his political agenda and defend his personal and economic interests, notably in the Artibonite department. Those gangs are still active today, engaging in kidnapping and racketeering, among other activities. Therefore, Youri Latortue is indirectly responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti. | 15.12.2025 |
| 9. | Rony CELESTIN a.k.a. Rony APPOLON | Function: former deputy (2011-2017); former senator (2017-2023) | Rony Celestin, a former senator of Haiti, is involved in violence linked to armed groups and smuggling. He has notably been held responsible for orchestrating the murder of the journalist Néhémie Joseph, who exposed his illegal activities and corruption. Therefore, Rony Celestin is indirectly responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti. | 15.12.2025 |
B. Legal persons, entities and bodies
| Name | Identifying information | Statement of reasons | Date of listing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 Segond gang | Haitian gang based in the ‘Village de Dieu’ neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince | The 5 Segond gang is a powerful gang in Haiti, based in the Village de Dieu neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince. Its leader is Johnson André, a.k.a ‘Izo’. The 5 Segond gang was officially part of the G-Pèp gang alliance. In 2024, G-Pèp and its former rivals, G9 Family and Allies, formed a new coalition, Viv Ansanm, a.k.a. Living Together. Together, they increased attacks against state institutions and contributed to instability. The 5 Segond gang also commits theft, rape, kidnapping, murder, piracy, and extortion, obstructs humanitarian aid and engages in arms and drugs trafficking. Therefore, the 5 Segond gang is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti. | 15.12.2025 |
ANNEX II
Websites for information on the competent authorities and address for notifications to the Commission
BELGIUM
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/policy/policy_areas/peace_and_security/sanctions
BULGARIA
https://www.mfa.bg/en/EU-sanctions
CZECHIA
www.financnianalytickyurad.cz/mezinarodni-sankce.html
DENMARK
https://um.dk/udenrigspolitik/sanktioner/ansvarlige-myndigheder
GERMANY
https://www.bmwi.de/Redaktion/DE/Artikel/Aussenwirtschaft/embargos-aussenwirtschaftsrecht.html
ESTONIA
https://vm.ee/sanktsioonid-ekspordi-ja-relvastuskontroll/rahvusvahelised-sanktsioonid
IRELAND
https://www.dfa.ie/our-role-policies/ireland-in-the-eu/eu-restrictive-measures/
GREECE
http://www.mfa.gr/en/foreign-policy/global-issues/international-sanctions.html
SPAIN
https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/PoliticaExterior/Paginas/SancionesInternacionales.aspx
FRANCE
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/autorites-sanctions/
CROATIA
https://mvep.gov.hr/vanjska-politika/medjunarodne-mjere-ogranicavanja/22955
ITALY
CYPRUS
LATVIA
LITHUANIA
LUXEMBOURG
HUNGARY
https://kormany.hu/kulgazdasagi-es-kulugyminiszterium/ensz-eu-szankcios-tajekoztato
MALTA
NETHERLANDS
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/internationale-sancties
AUSTRIA
https://www.bmeia.gv.at/themen/aussenpolitik/europa/eu-sanktionen-nationale-behoerden/
POLAND
https://www.gov.pl/web/dyplomacja/sankcje-miedzynarodowe
https://www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctions
PORTUGAL
https://portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt/politica-externa/medidas-restritivas
ROMANIA
SLOVENIA
http://www.mzz.gov.si/si/omejevalni_ukrepi
SLOVAKIA
https://www.mzv.sk/europske_zalezitosti/europske_politiky-sankcie_eu
FINLAND
SWEDEN
https://www.regeringen.se/sanktioner
Address for notifications to the European Commission:
European Commission
Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA)
Rue de Spa 2/Spastraat 2
B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel,
E-mail: relex-sanctions@ec.europa.eu
[^E0001]: Latest version published in OJ C, C/2024/1945, 1.3.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/1945/oj.
[^E0002]: Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 implementing Article 10 of the United Nations’ Protocol against the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, their parts and components and ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UN Firearms Protocol), and establishing export authorisation, and import and transit measures for firearms, their parts and components and ammunition (OJ L 94, 30.3.2012, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/258/oj).
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