Mali: Council renews restrictive measures for a further year

The Council renewed its restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali for a further year, until 14 December 2024. One individual was also delisted.

The 5 individuals currently targeted under the sanctions regime for obstructing the political transition in Mali are subject to an asset freeze and travel ban to the EU. Additionally, the provision of funds, other financial assets or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed is prohibited.

The EU continues to stand with the people of Mali and reaffirms its full commitment to strict compliance with the rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law in Mali.

Background

On 24 and 25 May 2021, the European Council adopted conclusions in which it strongly condemned the coup d’état which took place in Mali on 24 May 2021, and stated that the EU was ready to consider targeted restrictive measures.

On 29 June 2021, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2584(2021), in which it condemned the coup d'état and called on all Malian stakeholders to facilitate a full political transition and handover of power to elected civilian authorities within the 18-month transition period. It also called on Mali’s transitional government to hold free and fair presidential and legislative elections.

On 13 December 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/2208, setting up an autonomous framework for sanctions against those obstructing the political transition in Mali.