Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1439 of 10 July 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

1 In accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions concerning Libya, notably UNSCR 1970(2011) and UNSCR 2292(2016), it shall be prohibited for vessels flying the flag of a third country, bound to or from Libya, to carry arms and related materiel, including goods and technology which are covered by the Union’s Common Military List, to or from Libya, directly or indirectly, on the high seas off the coast of Libya, in violation of the arms embargo established by UNSCR 1970 (2011).

2 A Member State assisting EUNAVFOR MED IRINI in accordance with Article 2(5) of Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 shall take the necessary measures to dispose on behalf of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI of arms or related materiel, including goods and technology which are covered by the Union’s Common Military List, seized by EUNAVFOR MED IRINI on the high seas pursuant to Article 2(3) of that Decision.

3 The disposal referred to in paragraph 2 may take place, notably, through destruction of those items, rendering them inoperable or by allowing their use, including by a third party, whilst preventing their subsequent transfer to Libya or to any other third country to which the transfer of arms or related materiel is prohibited.

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