Search Legislation

Council Decision 2012/739/CFSPShow full title

Council Decision 2012/739/CFSP of 29 November 2012 concerning restrictive measures against Syria and repealing Decision 2011/782/CFSP

 Help about what version

What Version

More Resources

 Help about UK-EU Regulation

Legislation originating from the EU

When the UK left the EU, legislation.gov.uk published EU legislation that had been published by the EU up to IP completion day (31 December 2020 11.00 p.m.). On legislation.gov.uk, these items of legislation are kept up-to-date with any amendments made by the UK since then.

Close

This item of legislation originated from the EU

Legislation.gov.uk publishes the UK version. EUR-Lex publishes the EU version. The EU Exit Web Archive holds a snapshot of EUR-Lex’s version from IP completion day (31 December 2020 11.00 p.m.).

Status:

This is the original version as it was originally adopted in the EU.
This legislation may since have been updated - see the latest available (revised) version

ANNEX I List of persons and entities referred to in Articles 24 and 25

A.

Persons

NameIdentifying informationReasonsDate of listing
1.Bashar Al-Assad

Date of birth: 11 September 1965;

Place of birth: Damascus;

diplomatic passport No D1903

President of the Republic; person authorising and supervising the crackdown on demonstrators.23.5.2011
2.Maher (a.k.a. Mahir) Al-Assad

Date of birth: 8 December 1967;

diplomatic passport No 4138

Commander of the Army's 4th Armoured Division, member of Ba'ath Party Central Command, strongman of the Republican Guard; brother of President Bashar Al-Assad; principal overseer of violence against demonstrators.9.5.2011
3.Ali Mamluk (a.k.a. Mamlouk)

Date of birth: 19 February 1946;

Place of birth: Damascus;

diplomatic passport No 983

Head of Syrian General Intelligence Directorate (GID); involved in violence against demonstrators.9.5.2011
4.Atej (a.k.a. Atef, Atif) NajibFormer Head of the Political Security Directorate in Dara'a; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad; involved in violence against demonstrators.9.5.2011
5.Hafiz Makhluf (a.k.a. Hafez Makhlouf)

Date of birth: 2 April 1971;

Place of birth: Damascus;

diplomatic passport No 2246

Colonel and Head of Unit in General Intelligence Directorate, Damascus Branch; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad; close to Maher Al-Assad; involved in violence against demonstrators.9.5.2011
6.Muhammad Dib Zaytun (a.k.a. Mohammed Dib Zeitoun)

Date of birth: 20 May 1951;

Place of birth: Damascus;

diplomatic passport No D000001300

Head of Political Security Directorate; involved in violence against demonstrators.9.5.2011
7.Amjad Al-AbbasHead of Political Security in Banyas, involved in violence against demonstrators in Baida.9.5.2011
8.Rami Makhlouf

Date of birth: 10 July 1969;

Place of birth: Damascus;

passport No 454224

Syrian businessman; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad, controls the investment funds Al Mahreq, Bena Properties, Cham Holding Syriatel, Souruh Company thereby furnishing financing and support to the regime.9.5.2011
9.Abd Al-Fatah Qudsiyah

Born: 1953;

Place of birth: Hama;

diplomatic passport No D0005788

Head of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI); involved in violence against the civilian population.9.5.2011
10.Jamil HassanHead of Syrian Air Force Intelligence; involved in violence against the civilian population.9.5.2011
11.Rustum Ghazali

Date of birth: 3 May 1953;

Place of birth: Dara'a;

diplomatic passport No D000000887

Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Damascus Countryside Branch; involved in violence against the civilian population.9.5.2011
12.Fawwaz Al-Assad

Date of birth: 18 June 1962;

Place of birth: Kerdala;

passport No 88238

Involved in violence against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia.9.5.2011
13.Munzir Al-Assad

Date of birth: 1 March 1961;

Place of birth: Latakia;

passports No 86449 and No 842781

Involved in violence against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia.9.5.2011
14.Asif Shawkat

Date of birth: 15 January 1950;

Place of birth: Al-Madehleh, Tartous

Deputy Chief of Staff for Security and Reconnaissance; involved in violence against the civilian population.23.5.2011
15.Hisham IkhtiyarBorn: 1941Head of Syrian National Security Bureau; involved in violence against the civilian population.23.5.2011
16.Faruq Al Shar'Date of birth: 10 December 1938Vice-President of Syria; involved in violence against the civilian population.23.5.2011
17.Muhammad Nasif Khayrbik

Date of birth: 10 April 1937 (or 20 May 1937);

Place of birth: Hama;

diplomatic passport No 0002250

Deputy Vice-President of Syria for National Security Affairs; involved in violence against the civilian population.23.5.2011
18.Mohamed Hamcho

Date of birth: 20 May 1966;

passport No 002954347

Syrian businessman and local agent for several foreign companies; associate of Maher al-Assad, managing a part of his financial and economic interests and as such provides funding to the regime.23.5.2011
19.Iyad (a.k.a. Eyad) Makhlouf

Date of birth: 21 January 1973;

Place of birth: Damascus;

passport No N001820740

Brother of Rami Makhlouf and GID Officer involved in violence against the civilian population.23.5.2011
20.Bassam Al HassanPresidential Advisor for Strategic Affairs; involved in violence against the civilian population.23.5.2011
21.Dawud RajihaChief of Staff of the Armed Forces responsible for the military involvement in violence against peaceful protesters.23.5.2011
22.Ihab (a.k.a. Ehab, Iehab) Makhlouf

Date of birth: 21 January 1973;

Place of birth: Damascus;

passport No N002848852

President of Syriatel, which transfers 50 % of its profits to the Syrian government by way of its licencing contract.23.5.2011
23.Zoulhima Chaliche (Dhu al-Himma Shalish)

Born: 1951 or 1946;

Place of birth: Kerdaha

Head of presidential security; involved in violence against demonstrators; first cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad.23.6.2011
24.Riyad Chaliche (Riyad Shalish)Director of Military Housing Establishment; provides funding to the regime; first cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad.23.6.2011
25.Brigadier Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari (a.k.a. Ja'fari, Aziz; a.k.a. Jafari, Ali; a.k.a. Jafari, Mohammad Ali; a.k.a. Ja'fari, Mohammad Ali; a.k.a. Jafari-Naja-fabadi, Mohammad Ali)

Date of birth: 1 September 1957;

Place of birth: Yazd, Iran

General Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria.23.6.2011
26.Major General Qasem Soleimani (a.k.a. Qasim Soleimany)Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC - Qods, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria.23.6.2011
27.Hossein Taeb (a.k.a. Taeb, Hassan; a.k.a. Taeb, Hosein; a.k.a. Taeb, Hossein; a.k.a. Taeb, Hussayn; a.k.a. Hojjatoleslam Hossein Ta'eb)

Born: 1963;

Place of birth: Tehran, Iran

Deputy Commander for Intelligence of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syrian regime suppress protests in Syria.23.6.2011
28.Khalid QaddurBusiness associate of Maher Al-Assad; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
29.Ra'if Al-Quwatly (a.k.a. Ri'af Al-Quwatli a.k.a. Raeef Al-Kouatly)Business associate of Maher Al-Assad and responsible for managing some of his business interests; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
30.Mohammad MuflehHead of Syrian Military Intelligence in the town of Hama, involved in the crackdown on demonstrators.1.8.2011
31.Major General Tawfiq YounesHead of the Department for Internal Security of the General Intelligence Directorate; involved in violence against the civilian population.1.8.2011
32.Mr Mohammed Makhlouf (a.k.a. Abu Rami)

Date of birth: 19.10.1932;

Place of birth: Latakia, Syria

Close associate and maternal uncle of Bashar and Mahir al-Assad. Business associate and father of Rami, Ihab and Iyad Makhlouf.1.8.2011
33.Ayman JabirPlace of birth: LatakiaAssociate of Mahir al-Assad for the Shabiha militia. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population and coordination of Shabiha militia groups1.8.2011
34.Hayel Al-AssadAssistant to Maher Al-Assad, Head of the military police unit of the army's 4th Division, involved in repression.23.8.2011
35.Ali Al-SalimDirector of the supplies office of the Syrian Ministry of Defence, entry point for all arms acquisitions by the Syrian army.23.8.2011
36.Nizar Al-Assad ( )Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad; previously head of the 'Nizar Oilfield Supplies' companyVery close to key government officials. Financing Shabiha in the region of Latakia.23.8.2011
37.Brigadier-General Rafiq ShahadahHead of Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Branch 293 (Internal Affairs) in Damascus. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Damascus. Advisor to President Bashar Al-Assad for strategic questions and military intelligence.23.8.2011
38.Brigadier-General Jamea Jamea (Jami Jami)Branch Chief for Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) in Dayr az-Zor. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Dayr az-Zor and Alboukamal.23.8.2011
39.Hassan Bin-Ali Al-Turkmani

Born: 1935;

Place of birth: Aleppo

Deputy Vice Minister, former Minister for Defence, Special Envoy of President Bashar Al-Assad.23.8.2011
40.Muhammad Said BukhaytanAssistant Regional Secretary of Ba'ath Arab Socialist Party since 2005, 2000-2005 Director for the national security of the regional Ba'ath party. Former Governor of Hama (1998-2000). Close associate of President Bashar Al-Assad and Maher Al-Assad. Senior decision-maker in the regime on repression of civilian population.23.8.2011
41.Ali DoubaResponsible for killings in Hama in 1980, has been called back to Damascus as special advisor to President Bashar Al-Assad.23.8.2011
42.Brigadier-General Nawful Al-HusaynIdlib Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) Branch Chief. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Idlib province.23.8.2011
43.Brigadier Husam SukkarPresidential Adviser on Security Affairs. Presidential Adviser for security agencies' repression and violence against the civilian population.23.8.2011
44.Brigadier-General Muhammed ZamriniBranch Chief for Syrian Military Intelligence (SMI) in Homs. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Homs.23.8.2011
45.Lieutenant-General Munir Adanov (Adnuf)Deputy Chief of General Staff, Operations and Training for Syrian Army. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria.23.8.2011
46.Brigadier-General Ghassan KhalilHead of General Intelligence Directorate's (GID) Information Branch. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria.23.8.2011
47.Mohammed JabirPlace of birth: LatakiaShabiha militia. Associate of Maher Al-Assad for the Shabiha militia. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population and coordination of Shabiha militia groups.23.8.2011
48.Samir HassanClose business associate of Maher Al-Assad. Known for supporting the Syrian regime financially.23.8.2011
49.Fares Chehabi (a.k.a. Fares Shihabi; Fares Chihabi)

Son of Ahmad Chehabi;

Date of birth: 7 May 1972

President of Aleppo Chamber of Industry. Vice-chairman of Cham Holding. Provides economic support to the Syrian regime.2.9.2011
50.Tarif Akhras

Date of birth: 2 June 1951;

Place of birth: Homs, Syria;

Syrian passport nr. 0000092405

Prominent businessman benefiting from and supporting the regime. Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics) and former Chairman of the Homs Chamber of Commerce. Close business relations with President Al-Assad's family. Member of the Board of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. Provided industrial and residential premises for improvised detention camps, as well as logistical support for the regime (buses and tank loaders).2.9.2011
51.Issam Anbouba

President of Anbouba for Agricultural Industries Co.;

Born: 1952;

Place of birth: Homs, Syria

Providing financial support for the repressive apparatus and the paramilitary groups exerting violence against the civil population in Syria. Providing property (premises, warehouses) for improvised detention centers. Financial relations with high Syrian officials.2.9.2011
52.Mazen al-Tabba

Date of birth: 01.01.1958;

Place of birth: Damascus;

Passport nr. 004415063 expires 06.05.2015 (Syrian)

Business partner of Ihab Makhlour and Nizar al-Assad (became subject to sanctions on 23.8.2011); co-owner, with Rami Makhlour, of the al-diyar lil-Saraafa (a.k.a. Diar Electronic Services) currency exchange company, which supports the policy of the Central Bank of Syria.23.3.2012
53.Adib Mayaleh

Born: 1955;

Place of birth: Daraa

Adib Mayaleh is responsible for providing economic and financial support to the Syrian regime through his functions as the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria.15.5.2012
54.Major General Jumah Al-AhmadCommander Special Forces. Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.14.11.2011
55.Colonel Lu'ai al-AliHead of Syrian Military Intelligence, Dara'a Branch. Responsible for the violence against protesters in Dara'a.14.11.2011
56.Lt. General Ali Abdullah AyyubDeputy Chief of General Staff (Personnel and Manpower). Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.14.11.2011
57.Lt. General Jasim al-FurayjChief of General staff. Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.14.11.2011
58.General Aous (Aws) AslanBorn: 1958Head of Battalion in the Republican Guard. Close to Maher al-Assad and President al-Assad. Involved in the crackdown on the civilian population across Syria.14.11.2011
59.General Ghassan BelalGeneral in command of the 4th Division reserve bureau. Adviser to Maher al-Assad and coordinator of security operations. Responsible for the crackdown on the civilian population across Syria.14.11.2011
60.Abdullah BerriHead of Berri family militia. In charge of pro-government militia involved in the crackdown on the civilian population in Aleppo.14.11.2011
61.George ChaouiMember of Syrian electronic army. Involved in the violent crackdown and call for violence against the civilian population across Syria.14.11.2011
62.Major General Zuhair HamadDeputy Head of General Intelligence Directorate. Responsible for the use of violence across Syria and for intimidation and torture of protestors.14.11.2011
63.Amar IsmaelCivilian - Head of Syrian electronic army (territorial army intelligence service). Involved in the violent crackdown and call for violence against the civilian population across Syria.14.11.2011
64.Mujahed IsmailMember of Syrian electronic army. Involved in the violent crackdown and call for violence against the civilian population across Syria.14.11.2011
65.Major General NazihDeputy Director of General Intelligence Directorate. Responsible for the use of violence across Syria and intimidation and torture of protestors.14.11.2011
66.Kifah MoulhemBatallion Commander in the 4th Division. Responsible for the crackdown on the civilian population in Deir el-Zor.14.11.2011
67.Major General Wajih MahmudCommander 18th Armoured Division. Responsible for the violence against protestors in Homs.14.11.2011
68.Bassam Sabbagh

Date of birth: 24 August 1959;

Place of birth: Damascus.

Address: Kasaa, Anwar al Attar Street, al Midani building, Damascus;

Syrian passport no 004326765 issued 2 November 2008, valid until November 2014.

Legal and financial adviser and manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf and Khaldoun Makhlouf. Involved with Bashar al-Assad in funding a real estate project in Latakia. Provides financial support for the regime.14.11.2011
69.Lt. General Mustafa TlassDeputy Chief of General Staff (Logistics and supplies). Responsible for the use of violence against protestors across Syria.14.11.2011
70.Major General Fu'ad TawilDeputy head Syrian Air Force Intelligence. Responsible for the use of violence across Syria and intimidation and torture of protestors.14.11.2011
71.Bushra Al-Assad (a.k.a. Bushra Shawkat)Date of birth: 24.10.1960Sister of Bashar Al-Assad and wife of Asif Shawkat, Deputy Chief of Staff for Security and Reconnaissance. Given the close personal relationship and intrinsic financial relationship to the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and other core Syrian regime figures, she benefits from and is associated with the Syrian regime.23.3.2012
72.Asma Al-Assad (a.k.a. Asma Fawaz Al Akhras)

Date of birth: 11.08.1975;

Place of birth: London, UK;

Passport nr. 707512830, expires 22.09.2020;

Maiden name: Al Akhras

Wife of Bashar Al-Assad. Given the close personal relationship and intrinsic financial relationship to the Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, she benefits from and is associated with the Syrian regime.23.3.2012
73.Manal Al-Assad (a.k.a. Manal Al Ahmad)

Date of birth: 02.02.1970;

Place of Birth: Damascus;

Passport number (Syrian): 0000000914;

Maiden name: Al Jadaan

Spouse of Maher Al-Assad, and as such benefiting from and closely associated with the regime.23.3.2012
74.Anisa Al-Assad (a.k.a. Anisah Al-Assad)

Born: 1934;

Maiden name: Makhlouf

Mother of President Al-Assad. Given the close personal relationship and intrinsic financial relationship to the Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, she benefits from and is associated with the Syrian regime.23.3.2012
75.Lt. General Fahid Al-JassimChief of Staff. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
76.Major General Ibrahim Al-HassanDeputy Chief of Staff. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
77.Brigadier Khalil Zghraybih14th Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
78.Brigadier Ali Barakat103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
79.Brigadier Talal Makhluf103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
80.Brigadier Nazih HassunSyrian Air Force Intelligence. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
81.Captain Maan JdiidPresidential Guard. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
82.Muahmamd Al-ShaarPolitical Security Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
83.Khald Al-TaweelPolitical Security Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
84.Ghiath FayadPolitical Security Division. Military official involved in the violence in Homs.1.12.2011
85.Brigadier General Jawdat Ibrahim SafiCommander of 154th RegimentOrdered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma.23.1.2012
86.Major General Muhammad Ali DurghamCommander in 4th DivisionOrdered troops to shoot at protestors in and around Damascus, including Mo'adamiyeh, Douma, Abasiyeh, Duma.23.1.2012
87.Major General Ramadan Mahmoud RamadanCommander of 35th Special Forces RegimentOrdered troops to shoot protestors in Baniyas and Deraa.23.1.2012
88.Brigadier General Ahmed Yousef JaradCommander of 132nd BrigadeOrdered troops to shoot at protestors in Deraa, including the use of machine guns and anti-aircraft guns.23.1.2012
89.Major General Naim Jasem SuleimanCommander of the 3rd DivisionGave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma.23.1.2012
90.Brigadier General Jihad Mohamed SultanCommander of 65th BrigadeGave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Douma.23.1.2012
91.Major General Fo'ad HamoudehCommander of the military operations in IdlibGave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Idlib at the beginning of September 2011.23.1.2012
92.Major General Bader AqelSpecial Forces CommanderGave the soldiers orders to pick up the bodies and hand them over to the mukhabarat and responsible for the violence in Bukamal.23.1.2012
93.Brigadier General Ghassan AfifCommander from the 45th RegimentCommander of military operations in Homs, Baniyas and Idlib.23.1.2012
94.Brigadier General Mohamed MaarufCommander from the 45th RegimentCommander of military operations in Homs. Gave orders to shoot protestors in Homs.23.1.2012
95.Brigadier General Yousef IsmailCommander of the 134th BrigadeGave orders to troops to shoot at houses and people on roofs during a funeral in Talbiseh for protesters killed the previous day.23.1.2012
96.Brigadier General Jamal YunesCommander of the 555th RegimentGave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Mo'adamiyeh.23.1.2012
97.Brigadier General Mohsin MakhloufGave orders to troops to shoot at protestors in Al-Herak.23.1.2012
98.Brigadier General Ali DawwaGave orders to troops to shoot protestors in Al-Herak.23.1.2012
99.Brigadier General Mohamed KhaddorCommander of the 106th Brigade, Presidential GuardGave orders to troops to beat the protesters with sticks and then arrest them. Responsible for repression of peaceful protestors in Douma.23.1.2012
100.Major General Suheil Salman HassanCommander of 5th DivisionGave orders to troops to shoot at the protesters in Deraa Governorate.23.1.2012
101.Wafiq NasserHead of Suwayda Regional Branch (Department of Military Intelligence)As Head of the Suwayda branch of the Department for Military Intelligence, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Suwayda.23.1.2012
102.Ahmed DibeHead of Deraa Regional Branch (General Security Directorate)As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the General Security Directorate, responsible for arbitrary detention and torture of detainees in Deraa.23.1.2012
103.Makhmoud al-KhattibHead of Investigative Branch (Political Security Directorate)As Head of the Investigative Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.23.1.2012
104.Mohamed Heikmat IbrahimHead of Operations Branch (Political Security Directorate)As Head of the Operations Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees.23.1.2012
105.Nasser Al-Ali (a.k.a. Brigadier General Nasr al-Ali)Head of Deraa Regional Branch (Political Security Directorate)As Head of the Deraa Regional Branch of the Political Security Directorate, responsible for detention and torture of detainees. Since April 2012 Head of the Deraa site of the Political Security Directorate (ex-head of the Homs branch).23.1.2012
106.Mehran (or Mahran) Khwanda

Owner of transport company Qadmous Transport Co.;

Date of birth 11.05.1938;

Passports: No 3298 858, expired 09.05.2004;

No 001452904, expired 29.11.2011;

No 006283523, expires 28.06.2017

Provides logistical support to violent repression of civilian population in areas of operation of pro-government militias involved in violence (shabihas).23.1.2012
107.Dr. Wael Nader Al –Halqi

Born: 1964;

Place of birth: Daraa Province

Prime Minister and former Minister of Health. As Prime Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
108.Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Sha'ar (a.k.a. Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Chaar)

Born: 1956;

Place of birth: Aleppo

Minister of the Interior. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.1.12.2011
109.Dr. Mohammad Al-Jleilati

Born: 1945;

Place of birth: Damascus

Minister of Finance. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.1.12.2011
110.Imad Mohammad Deeb Khamis (a.k.a.: Imad Mohammad Dib Khamees)

Date of birth: 1 August 1961;

Place of Birth: near Damascus

Minister of Electricity. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
111.Omar Ibrahim Ghalawanji

Born: 1954;

Place of Birth: Tartous

Vice Prime Minister for Services Affairs, Minister of Local Administration. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
112.Joseph Suwaid (a.k.a. Joseph Jergi Sweid)

Born: 1958;

Place of Birth: Damascus

Minister of State. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
113.Eng Hussein Mahmoud Farzat (a.k.a.: Hussein Mahmud Farzat)

Born: 1957;

Place of Birth: Hama

Minister of State. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
114.Mansour Fadlallah Azzam (a.k.a.: Mansur Fadl Allah Azzam)

Born: 1960;

Place of birth: Sweida Province

Minister for Presidency Affairs. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
115.Dr. Emad Abdul-Ghani Sabouni (a.k.a.: Imad Abdul Ghani Al Sabuni)

Born: 1964;

Place of birth: Damascus

Minister of Telecommunications and Technology. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
116.General Ali Habib Mahmoud

Born: 1939;

Place of birth: Tartous

Former Minister of Defence. Associated with the Syrian regime and the Syrian military, and its violent repression against the civilian population.1.8.2011
117.Tayseer Qala Awwad

Born: 1943;

Place of birth: Damascus

Former Minister of Justice. Associated with the Syrian regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.23.9.2011
118.Dr Adnan Hassan Mahmoud

Born: 1966;

Place of birth: Tartous

Former Minister of Information. Associated with the Syrian regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.23.9.2011
119.Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar

Born: 1956;

Place of birth: Aleppo

Former Minister of Economy and Trade. Associated with the Syrian regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.1.12.2011
120.Sufian Allaw

Born: 1944;

Place of birth: al-Bukamal, Deir Ezzor

Former Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
121.Dr Adnan Slakho

Born: 1955;

Place of birth: Damascus

Former Minister of Industry. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
122.Dr. Saleh Al-Rashed

Born: 1964;

Place of birth: Aleppo Province

Former Minister of Education. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
123.Dr. Fayssal Abbas

Born: 1955;

Place of birth: Hama Province

Former Minister of Transport. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.27.2.2012
124.Ghiath Jeraatli

Born: 1950;

Place of Birth: Salamiya

Former Minister of State. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
125.Yousef Suleiman Al-Ahmad

Born: 1956;

Place of Birth: Hasaka

Former Minister of State. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
126.Hassan al-Sari

Born: 1953;

Place of Birth: Hama

Former Minister of State. Associated with the regime and its violent repression against the civilian population.23.3.2012
127.Bouthaina Shaaban (a.k.a. Buthaina Shaaban)

Born: 1953;

Place of birth: Homs, Syria

Political and Media Advisor to the President since July 2008 and as such associated with the violent crackdown on the population.26.6.2012
128.Brigadier General Sha'afiq MasaHead of Branch 215 (Damascus) of the army's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of detained opponents. Involved in repressive actions against civilians.24.7.2012
129.Brigadier General Burhan QadourHead of Branch 291 (Damascus) of the army's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
130.Brigadier General Salah HamadDeputy Head of Branch 291 of the army's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
131.Brigadier General Muhammad (or: Mohammed) Khallouf (a.k.a. Abou Ezzat)Head of Branch 235, a.k.a. "Palestine" (Damascus) of the army's intelligence service, which is at the centre of the army's apparatus of repression. Directly involved in repression of opponents. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
132.Major General Riad al-AhmedDeputy Head of Latakia Branch of the army's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture and murder of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
133.Brigadier General Abdul Salam Fajr MahmoudHead of the Bab Tuma (Damascus) Branch of the air force's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
134.Brigadier General Jawdat al-AhmedHead of the Homs Branch of the air force's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
135.Colonel Qusay MihoubHead of the Deraa branch of the air force's intelligence service (sent from Damascus to Deraa at the start of demonstrations there). Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
136.Colonel Suhail Al-AbdullahHead of the Latakia Branch of the air force's intelligence service. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
137Brigadier General Khudr KhudrHead of the Latakia branch of the General Intelligence Directorate. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
138.Brigadier General Ibrahim Ma'alaHead of branch 285 (Damascus) of the General Intelligence Directorate (replaced Brig. Gen. Hussam Fendi at end 2011). Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
139.Brigadier General Firas Al-HamedHead of branch 318 (Homs) of the General Intelligence Directorate. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
140.Brigadier General Hussam LuqaSince April 2012, head of the Homs branch of the Political Security Directorate (succeeded Brig. Gen. Nasr al-Ali). Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.24.7.2012
141.Brigadier General Taha TahaSite manager of the Latakia branch of the Political Security Directorate. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody24.7.2012
142.Bassel BilalPolice officer at Idlib central prison; has taken part directly in acts of torture of opponents held in Idlib central prison.24.7.2012
143.Ahmad KafanPolice officer at Idlib central prison; has taken part directly in acts of torture of opponents held in Idlib central prison.24.7.2012
144.Bassam al-MisriPolice officer at Idlib central prison; has taken part directly in acts of torture of opponents held in Idlib central prison.24.7.2012
145.Ahmed al-JarrouchehBorn: 1957Head of the foreign branch of General Intelligence (branch 279). As such, responsible for General Intelligence arrangements in Syrian embassies. He participates directly in the repression implemented by the Syrian authorities against opponents and in particular has responsibility for repression of the Syrian opposition abroad.24.7.2012
146.Michel Kassouha (a.k.a. Ahmed Salem; a.k.a. Ahmed Salem Hassan)Date of birth: 1 February 1948Member of the Syrian security services since the early 1970s, he is involved in combating opposition in France and Germany. Since March 2006, has been responsible for public relations of branch 273 of the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate. A longstanding member of the managerial staff, he is close to General Intelligence Directorate head Ali Mamlouk, one of the top security officials of the regime who has been subject to EU restrictive measures since 9 May 2011. He directly supports the regime's repression of opponents and is responsible inter alia for repression of the Syrian opposition abroad.24.7.2012
147.General Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail

Born: 1960;

Place of origin: Drekish, Tartous region

Responsible for the missions branch of the air force intelligence service, which, in cooperation with the special operations branch, manages the elite troops of the air force intelligence service, who play an important role in the repression conducted by the regime. As such, Ghassan Jaoudat Ismail is one of the military leaders directly implementing the repression of opponents conducted by the regime.24.7.2012
148.General Amer al-Achi (a.k.a. Amis al Ashi; a.k.a. Ammar Aachi; a.k.a. Amer Ashi)Graduate of the military school of Aleppo, head of the intelligence branch of the air force intelligence service (since 2012), close to Daoud Rajah, Syrian Minister for Defence. Through his role in the air force intelligence service, Amer al-Achi is implicated in the repression of the Syrian opposition.24.7.2012
149.General Mohammed Ali Nasr (or: Mohammed Ali Naser)Born: around 1960.Close to Maher Al-Assad, younger brother of the President. Most of his career has been spent in the Republican Guard. In 2010 he joined the internal branch (or branch 251) of the General Intelligence Directorate which is responsible for combating the political opposition. As one of its senior officers, General Mohammed Ali is directly involved in the repression of opponents.24.7.2012
150.General Issam HallaqAir Force Chief of Staff since 2010. Commands air operations against opponents.24.7.2012
151.Ezzedine Ismael

Born: middle of the 1940s (probably 1947);

Place of birth: Bastir. Jableh region

Retired general, longstanding member of the managerial staff of the air force intelligence service, of which he became the head in the early 2000s. Was appointed political and security adviser to the President in 2006. As political and security adviser to the Syrian president, Ezzedine Ismael is implicated in the political repression conducted by the regime against the opposition.24.7.2012
152.Samir Joumaa (a.k.a. Abou Sami)Born: around 1962For almost 20 years he has been head of the office of Mohammad Nassif Kheir Bek, one of the main security advisers of Bashar al-Assad (and officially deputy to the Vice- President, Farouk al-Sharaa). Samir Joumaa's closeness to Bashar al-Assad and Mohammed Nassif Kheir Bek means that he is implicated in the policy of repression conducted by the regime against its opponents.24.7.2012
153.Dr. Qadri JameelVice Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer's Protection. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
154.Waleed Al Mo'allemVice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
155.Major general Fahd Jassem Al FreijMinister of Defence and military commander. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
156.Dr. Mohammad Abdul Sattar Al SayedMinister of Religious Endowments. As Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
157.Eng. Hala Mohammad Al NasserMinister of Tourism. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
158.Eng. Bassam HannaMinister of Water Resources. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
159.Eng. Subhi Ahmad Al AbdallahMinister of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
160.Dr. Mohammad Yahiya Mo'allaMinister of Higher Education. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
161.Dr. Hazwan Al WezMinister of Education. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
162.Dr. Mohamad Zafer MohabakMinister of Economy and Foreign Trade. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
163.Dr. Mahmud Ibraheem Sa'iidMinister of Transport. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
164.Dr. Safwan Al AssafMinister of Housing and Urban Development. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
165.Eng. Yasser Al Siba'iiMinister of Public Works. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
166.Eng Sa'iid Ma'thi HneidiMinister of Oil and Mineral Resources. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
167.Dr. Lubana MushawehMinister of Culture. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
168.Dr. Jassem Mohammad ZakariaMinister of Labour and Social Affairs. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
169.Omran Ahed Al Zu'biMinister of Information. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
170.Dr. Adnan Abdo Al SikhnyMinister of Industry. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
171.Najm Hamad Al AhmadMinister of Justice. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
172.Dr. Abdul Salam Al NayefMinister of Health. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
173.Dr. Ali HeidarState Minister for National Reconciliation Affairs. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
174.Dr. Nazeera Farah SarkeesState Minister for Environmental Affairs. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
175.Mohammad Turki Al SayedState Minister. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
176.Najm-eddin KhreitState Minister. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
177.Abdullah Khaleel HusseinState Minister. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
178.Jamal Sha'ban ShaheenState Minister. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.16.10.2012
179.Sulieman Maarouf (a.k.a. Suleiman Maarouf, Sulayman Mahmud Ma'ruf, Sleiman Maarouf, Mahmoud Soleiman Maarouf; Sulaiman Maarouf)Passport: in possession of a UK passportBusinessman close to President Al-Assad's family. Owns shares in the listed TV station Dounya TV. Close to Muhammad Nasif Khayrbik, who has been designated. Supports the Syrian regime.16.10.2012
180.Razan Othman

Wife of Rami Makhlouf, daughter of Walif Othman;

Date of birth: 31 January 1977;

Place of birth: governorate of Latakia;

ID nr.: 06090034007

She has close personal and financial relations with Rami Makhlouf, cousin of president Bashar Al-Assad and principal financer of the regime, who has been designated. As such, associated with the Syrian regime, and benefiting from it.16.10.2012

B.

Entities

NameIdentifying informationReasonsDate of listing
1.Bena PropertiesControlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
2.Al Mashreq Investment Fund (AMIF) (alias Sunduq Al Mashrek Al Istithmari)

P.O. Box 108, Damascus;

Tel.: 963 112110059 / 963 112110043

Fax: 963 933333149

Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
3.Hamcho International (Hamsho International Group)

Baghdad Street, P.O. Box 8254, Damascus;

Tel.: 963 112316675

Fax: 963 112318875;

Website: www.hamshointl.com

E-mail: info@hamshointl.com and hamshogroup@yahoo.com

Controlled by Mohammad Hamcho or Hamsho; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
4.Military Housing Establishment (alias MILIHOUSE)Public works company controlled by Riyad Shalish and Ministry of Defence; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
5.Political Security DirectorateSyrian government agency directly involved in repression.23.8.2011
6.General Intelligence DirectorateSyrian government agency directly involved in repression.23.8.2011
7.Military Intelligence DirectorateSyrian government agency directly involved in repression.23.8.2011
8.Air Force Intelligence AgencySyrian government agency directly involved in repression.23.8.2011
9.IRGC Qods Force (Quds Force)Teheran, IranThe Qods (or Quds) Force is a specialist arm of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Qods Force is involved in providing equipment and support to help the Syria regime suppress protests in Syria. IRGC Qods Force has provided technical assistance, equipment and support to the Syrian security services to repress civilian protest movements.23.8.2011
10.Mada TransportSubsidiary of Cham Holding (Sehanya Dara'a Highway, PO Box 9525, Tel: 00 963 11 99 62)Economic entity financing the regime.2.9.2011
11.Cham Investment GroupSubsidiary of Cham Holding (Sehanya Dara'a Highway, PO Box 9525, Tel: 00 963 11 99 62)Economic entity financing the regime.2.9.2011
12.Real Estate Bank

Insurance Bldg- Yousef Al-Azmeh Square, Damascus P.O. Box: 2337 Damascus Syrian Arab Republic;

Tel: (+963) 11 2456777 and 2218602;

Fax: (+963) 11 2237938 and 2211186;

Bank's e-mail: Publicrelations@reb.sy

Website: www.reb.sy

State-owned bank providing financial support for the regime.2.9.2011
13.Addounia TV (a.k.a. Dounia TV)

Tel: +963-11-5667274; +963-11-5667271;

Fax: +963-11-5667272;

Website: http://www.addounia.tv

Addounia TV has incited violence against the civilian population in Syria.23.9.2011
14.Cham Holding

Cham Holding Building Daraa Highway - Ashrafiyat Sahnaya Rif Dimashq – Syria P.O. Box 9525;

Tel +963 (11) 9962; +963 (11) 668 14000; +963 (11) 673 1044;

Fax +963 (11) 673 1274;

E-mail: info@chamholding.sy

Website: www.chamholding.sy

Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; largest holding company in Syria, benefiting from and supporting the regime.23.9.2011
15.El-Tel. Co. (El-Tel. Middle East Company)

Address: Dair Ali Jordan Highway, P.O. Box 13052, Damascus, Syria;

Tel. +963-11-2212345;

Fax +963-11-44694450

E-mail: sales@eltelme.com

Website: www.eltelme.com

Manufacturing and supplying communication and transmission towers and other equipment for the Syrian army.23.9.2011
16.Ramak Constructions Co.

Address: Dara'a Highway, Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963-11-6858111;

Mobile: +963-933-240231

Construction of military barracks, border post barracks and other buildings for Army needs.23.9.2011
17.Souruh Company (a.k.a. SOROH Al Cham Company)

Address: Adra Free Zone Area Damascus – Syria;

Tel: +963-11-5327266;

Mobile: +963-933-526812; +963-932-878282;

Fax: +963-11-5316396

E-mail: sorohco@gmail.com

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/sorohco

Investment in local military industrial projects, manufacturing weapons parts and related items. 100 % of the company is owned by Rami Makhlouf.23.9.2011
18.Syriatel

Thawra Street, Ste Building 6th Floor, BP 2900;

Tel: +963 11 61 26 270;

Fax: +963 11 23 73 97 19;

E-mail: info@syriatel.com.sy;

Website: http://syriatel.sy/

Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides financial support to the regime: through its licensing contract it pays 50 % of its profits to the Government.23.9.2011
19.Cham Press TV

Al Qudsi building, 2nd Floor - Baramkeh - Damas;

Tel: +963-11-2260805;

Fax: +963-11-2260806

E-mail: mail@champress.com

Website: www.champress.net

Television channel which participates in campaigns to spread disinformation and incite violence against demonstrators.1.12.2011
20.Al Watan

Al Watan Newspaper -Damascus – Duty Free Zone;

Tel: 00963 11 2137400;

Fax: 00963 11 2139928

Daily newspaper which participates in campaigns to spread disinformation and incite violence against demonstrators.1.12.2011
21.Centre d'études et de recherches syrien (CERS) (a.k.a.; Centre d'Etude et de Recherche Scientifique (CERS); Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC); Centre de Recherche de Kaboun)Barzeh Street, PO Box 4470, DamasProvides support to the Syrian army for the acquisition of equipment used directly for the surveillance and repression of demonstrators.1.12.2011
22.Business Lab

Maysat Square, Al Rasafi Street Bldg. 9, PO Box 7155, Damascus;

Tel: 963112725499;

Fax: 963112725399

Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.1.12.2011
23.Industrial Solutions

Baghdad Street 5, PO Box 6394, Damascus;

Tel /fax: 63114471080

Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.1.12.2011
24.Mechanical Construction Factory (MCF)P.O. Box 35202, Industrial Zone, Al-Qadam Road, DamasFront company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.1.12.2011
25.Syronics – Syrian Arab Co. for Electronic Industries

Kaboon Street, P.O.Box 5966, Damascus;

Tel.: +963-11-5111352;

Fax: +963-11-5110117

Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.1.12.2011
26.Handasieh – Organization for Engineering Industries

P.O. Box 5966, Abou Bakr Al-Seddeq St., Damascus and PO BOX 2849 Al-Moutanabi Street, Damascus and PO BOX 21120 Baramkeh, Damascus;

Tel: 963112121816; 963112121834; 963112214650; 963112212743; 963115110117

Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.1.12.2011
27.Syria Trading Oil Company (Sytrol)Prime Minister Building, 17 Street Nissan, Damascus, SyriaState-owned company responsible for all oil exports from Syria. Provides financial support to the regime.1.12.2011
28.General Petroleum Corporation (GPC)

New Sham - Building of Syrian Oil Company, PO Box 60694, Damascus, Syria BOX: 60694;

Tel: 963113141635;

Fax: 963113141634;

E-mail: info@gpc-sy.com

State-owned oil company. Provides financial support to the regime.1.12.2011
29.Al Furat Petroleum Company

Dummar - New Sham -Western Dummer 1st. Island -Property 2299- AFPC Building P.O. Box 7660 Damascus, Syria;

Tel: 00963-11- (6183333); 00963-11- (31913333);

Fax: 00963-11- (6184444); 00963-11- (31914444);

afpc@afpc.net.sy

Joint venture 50 % owned by GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.1.12.2011
30.Industrial Bank

Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 7th Floor, Maysaloun Street, P.O. Box 7572 Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963 11-222-8200; +963 11-222-7910;

Fax: +963 11-222-8412

State-owned bank. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
31.Popular Credit Bank

Dar Al Muhanisen Building, 6th Floor, Maysaloun Street, Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963 11-222-7604; +963 11-221-8376;

Fax: +963 11-221-0124

State-owned bank. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
32.Saving Bank

Syria-Damascus – Merjah – Al-Furat St. P.O. Box: 5467;

Fax: 224 4909; 245 3471;

Tel: 222 8403;

e-mail: s.bank@scs-net.org, post-gm@net.sy

State-owned bank. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
33.Agricultural Cooperative Bank

Agricultural Cooperative Bank Building, Damascus Tajhez, P.O. Box 4325, Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963 11-221-3462; +963 11-222-1393;

Fax: +963 11-224-1261;

Website: www.agrobank.org

State-owned bank. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
34.Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank

Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra, P.O. Box 11-8701, Beirut, Lebanon;

Tel: +961 1-741666;

Fax: +961 1-738228; +961 1-753215; +961 1-736629;

Website: www.slcb.com.lb

Subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Syria already listed. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
35.Deir ez-Zur Petroleum Company

Dar Al Saadi Building 1st, 5th, and 6th Floor Zillat Street Mazza Area P.O. Box 9120 Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963 11-662-1175; +963 11-662-1400;

Fax: +963 11-662-1848

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
36.Ebla Petroleum Company

Head Office Mazzeh Villat Ghabia Dar Es Saada 16, P.O. Box 9120, Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963 116691100

Joint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
37.Dijla Petroleum CompanyBuilding No. 653 – 1st Floor, Daraa Highway, P.O. Box 81, Damascus, SyriaJoint venture of GPC. Provides financial support to the regime.23.1.2012
38.Central Bank of SyriaSyria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat Square Postal address: Altjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, P.O. Box: 2254Providing financial support to the regime.27.2.2012
39.Syrian Petroleum company

Address: Dummar Province, Expansion Square, Island 19-Building 32 P.O. BOX: 2849 or 3378;

Phone: 00963-11-3137935 or 3137913;

Fax: 00963-11-3137979 or 3137977;

E-mail: spccom2@scs-net.org or spccom1@scs-net.org;

Websites: www.spc.com.sy www.spc-sy.com

State-owned oil company. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.23.3.2012
40.Mahrukat Company (The Syrian Company for the Storage and Distribution of Petroleum Products)

Headquarters: Damascus – Al Adawi st., Petroleum building;

Fax: 00963-11/4445796;

Phone: 00963-11/44451348 – 4451349;

E-mail: mahrukat@net.sy;

Website: http://www.mahrukat.gov.sy/indexeng.php

State-owned oil company. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.23.3.2012
41.General Organisation of TobaccoSalhieh Street 616, Damascus, SyriaProvides financial support to the Syrian regime. The General Organisation of Tobacco is wholly owned by the Syrian state. The profits that the organisation makes, including through the sale of licenses to market foreign brands of tobacco and taxes levied on imports of foreign brands of tobacco are transferred to the Syrian state.15.5.2012
42.Ministry of Defence

Address: Umayyad Square, Damascus;

Telephone: +963-11-7770700

Syrian government branch directly involved in repression.26.6.2012
43.Ministry of Interior

Address: Merjeh Square, Damascus;

Telephone: +963-11-2219400; +963-11-2219401; +963-11-2220220; +963-11-2210404

Syrian government branch directly involved in repression.26.6.2012
44.Syrian National Security BureauSyrian government branch and element of the Syrian Ba'ath Party. Directly involved in repression. It directed Syrian security forces to use extreme force against demonstrators.26.6.2012
45.Syria International Islamic Bank (SIIB) (a.k.a.: Syrian International Islamic Bank; a.k.a. SIIB)Location: Syria International Islamic Bank Building, Main Highway Road, Al Mazzeh Area, P.O. Box 35494, Damascus, Syria; Alt. Location: P.O. Box 35494, Mezza'h Vellat Sharqia'h, beside the Consulate of Saudi Arabia, Damascus, SyriaSIIB has acted as a front for the Commercial Bank of Syria, which has allowed that bank to circumvent sanctions imposed on it by the EU. From 2011 to 2012, SIIB surreptitiously facilitated financing worth almost $150 million on behalf of the Commercial Bank of Syria. Financial arrangements that were purportedly made by SIIB were actually made by the Commercial Bank of Syria. In addition to working with the Commercial Bank of Syria to circumvent sanctions, in 2012, SIIB facilitated several substantial payments for the Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank, another bank already designated by the EU. In these ways, SIIB has contributed to providing financial support to the Syrian regime.26.6.2012
46.General Organisation of Radio and TV (a.k.a. Syrian Directorate General of Radio & Television Est; a.k.a. General Radio and Television Corporation; a.k.a. Radio and Television Corporation; a.k.a. GORT)

Address: Al Oumaween Square, P.O. Box 250, Damascus, Syria;

Telephone (963 11) 223 4930

State-run agency subordinate to Syria's Ministry of Information and as such supports and promotes its information policy. It is responsible for operating Syria's state-owned television channels, two terrestrial and one satellite, as well as government radio stations. The GORT has incited violence against the civilian population in Syria, serving as a propaganda instrument for the Assad regime and spreading disinformation.26.6.2012
47.Syrian Company for Oil Transport (a.k.a. Syrian Crude Oil Transportation Company; a.k.a. 'SCOT'; a.k.a. 'SCOTRACO')

Banias Industrial Area, Latakia Entrance Way, P.O. Box 13, Banias, Syria;

Website www.scot-syria.com;

E-mail: scot50@scn-net.org

Syrian state owned oil company. Provides financial support to the regime.26.6.2012
48.Drex Technologies S.A.

Incorporation date: 4 July 2000; Incorporation number: 394678;

Director: Rami Makhlouf;

Registered agent: Mossack Fonseca & Co (BVI) Ltd

Drex Technologies is wholly owned by Rami Makhlouf, who is listed under EU sanctions for providing financial support to the Syrian regime. Rami Makhlouf uses Drex Technologies to facilitate and manage his international financial holdings, including a majority share in SyriaTel, which the EU has previously listed on the grounds that it also provides financial support to the Syrian regime.24.7.2012
49.Cotton Marketing Organisation

Address: Bab Al-Faraj P.O. Box 729, Aleppo;

Tel.: +96321 2239495/6/7/8;

Cmo-aleppo@mail.sy,

www.cmo.gov.sy

State-owned company. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.24.7.2012
50.Syrian Arab Airlines (a.k.a. SAA, a.k.a. Syrian Air)

Al-Mohafazeh Square, P.O. Box 417, Damascus, Syria;

Tel: +963112240774

Public company controlled by the regime. Provides financial support for the regime.24.7.2012
51.Drex Technologies Holding S.A.Registered in Luxembourg under number B77616, formerly established at the following address: 17, rue Beaumont L-1219 LuxembourgThe beneficial owner of Drex Technologies Holding S.A. is Rami Makhlouf, who is listed under EU sanctions for providing financial support to the Syrian regime.17.8.2012
52.Megatrade

Address: Aleppo Street, P.O. Box 5966, Damascus, Syria;

Fax: 963114471081

Acts as a proxy for the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), which is listed. Involved in trade in dual use goods prohibited by EU sanctions for the Syrian government.16.10.2012
53.Expert PartnersAddress: Rukn Addin, Saladin Street, Building 5, PO Box: 7006, Damascus, SyriaActs as a proxy for the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), which is listed. Involved in trade in dual use goods prohibited by EU sanctions for the Syrian government.16.10.2012

ANNEX II List of entities referred to in Article 25

Entities

NameIdentifying informationReasonsDate of listing
1.Commercial Bank of Syria
  • Damascus Branch, P.O. Box 2231, Moawiya St., Damascus, Syria;

  • P.O. Box 933, Yousef Azmeh Square, Damascus, Syria;

  • Aleppo Branch, P.O. Box 2, Kastel Hajjarin St., Aleppo, Syria; SWIFT/BIC CMSY SY DA; all offices worldwide [NPWMD];

Website: http://cbs-bank.sy/En-index.php

Tel: +963 11 2218890;

Fax: +963 11 2216975;

General management: dir.cbs@mail.sy

State-owned bank providing financial support to the regime.13.10.2011

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As adopted by EU): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was first adopted in the EU. No changes have been applied to the text.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as adopted version that was used for the EU Official Journal
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as adopted version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources