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Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2561 of 15 December 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti

Decision (CFSP) 2025/2561 · Decision · 3 articles

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Article 1

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Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

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ANNEX Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 is amended as follows: (1) under the heading ‘A. List of natural persons referred to in Article 2a(1) and in Article 3a(1)’, the following entries are added: Name Identifying information Statement of reasons Date of listing ‘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’ (2) under the heading ‘B. List of legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Article 3a(1)’, the following table and entry are added: 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’

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