THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 of 7 May 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan and repealing Decision 2014/449/CFSP,
Having regard to the joint proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
Council Regulation (EU) 2015/735 gives effect to measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2015/740.
(2)
On 13 July 2018, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2428 (2018), in which it expressed deep concern at the failures of South Sudan's leaders to bring an end to the country's hostilities, condemned the continued and flagrant violations of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan of 17 August 2015, the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access of 21 December 2017, and the Khartoum Declaration of 27 June 2018, and reinforced the restrictive measures towards South Sudan imposed by UNSC Resolution 2206 (2015).
(3)
Amongst others, the UNSC amends the exemptions to the arms embargo and related technical and financial assistance and amends the designation criteria for the persons and entities subject to the asset freeze.
(4)
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1125 amended Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 in order to give effect to the measures imposed by UNSC Resolution 2428 (2018).
(5)
These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to ensuring their uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary.
(6)
Regulation (EU) 2015/735 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: