Haroun GAYE

1968-01-30; 1969-01-30

Bangui, Central African Republic

O00065872, Passport

Military

OFAC designated Haroun Gaye for engaging in, and for being a leader of a group that is likewise engaged in, actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the CAR.  Noureddine Adam, who was sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 13667 on May 15, 2014, appointed Gaye to the leadership position of “Rapporteur General” (General Reporter) of the ex-Seleka/Popular Front for the Rebirth of the CAR (FPRC) in late 2014.  In addition, Gaye is the leader of FPRC forces in Bangui and of the so-called “Defense Committees,” which are militias of Bangui’s flashpoint Kilometer Five (KM5) neighborhood that have been among the primary instigators of violence and instability in Bangui since September 2015.  Gaye was involved in encouraging violent protests and clashes starting in late September 2015 as part of the attempted coup d’etat to overthrow the Transitional Government.   In May 2015, Gaye orchestrated a disruption on the final day of the Bangui Forum, a multi-day workshop designed to shape the country’s future and address security, justice, development, and governance issues that was attended by hundreds of CAR leaders.  On June 26, 2015, Gaye disrupted the opening of a voter registration drive in Bangui, forcing the registration drive to shut down.  In August 2015, UN forces attempted to arrest Gaye, but he and his supporters were apparently warned in advance and were ready with heavy weapons to thwart the arrest.  In a seven-hour firefight, Gaye’s men used rocket-propelled grenades and hand grenades against UN troops, killing one UN police officer.

US

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jl0311

2015-12-18

US

Central African Republic Sanctions, 31 C.F.R. part 553

OFAC country specific

Central African Republic

Blocking Property, Suspending Entry

On May 12, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13667 (79 FR 28387, May 15, 2014) (E.O. 13667), invoking the authority of, inter alia, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act (22 U.S.C. 287c). OFAC is issuing the Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 553 (the “Regulations”), to implement E.O. 13667, pursuant to authorities delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury in E.O. 13667. A copy of E.O. 13667 appears in Appendix A to this part.

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