EU Drops 3 From Burundi Sanctions Regime
The EU dropped three individuals from its Burundi sanctions list while extending the list for another year, the European Council announced Oct. 25. Chief Police Commissioner Godefroid Bizimana, Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca and Leonard Ngendakumana, a former army general, were…
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removed from the sanctions regime, leaving only Joseph Niyonzima, a National Intelligence Service officer, subject to the restrictions. The council cited the advancements made by Burundi in the areas of "human rights, good governance and rule of law" but still expressed concern over certain challenges in these areas. The Burundi sanctions regime was extended until Oct. 31, 2023.