In accordance with paragraph 2 (g) of the Guidelines for the conduct of its work, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings and entities included in its sanctions list.
APOLLINAIRE HAKIZIMANA was listed on 20 February 2024 pursuant to paragraph 7 (b), 7 (e) and 7 (h) of resolution 2293 (2016) and extended by resolution 2688 (2023).
The “Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda-Forces combattantes abacunguzi” (FDLR-FOCA), a non-governmental armed group operating in Eastern DRC (CDi. 005) sustains armed conflict, instability and insecurity in the DRC and is responsible for serious human rights abuses in that country, including killings of civilians, and grave violations, such as rape and other acts of sexual violence and abduction including against children. FDLR-FOCA is led by sanctioned individuals “Lieutenant-General” Gaston Iyamuremye, alias Rumuli or Victor Byiringiro (CDi.003) and “General” Pacifique Ntawunguka, alias Omegam (CDi.024).
As a leader of the FDLR-FOCA, APOLLINAIRE HAKIZIMANA is involved in planning, directing or committing acts that constitute serious human rights violations or abuses in the DRC. He is also responsible for sustaining the armed conflict, instability, and insecurity in the DRC. As a Lieutenant General and the Commissioner of Defense of FDLR-FOCA, APOLLINAIRE HAKIZIMANA leads a designated entity alongside designated individuals.