
Article 1 
The second paragraph of Article 6 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 is replaced by the following:
'This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2019.'.
Article 2 
The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 3 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 25 October 2018.
For the Council
The President
J. BOGNER-STRAUSS
ANNEX

In the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, entry 3 under the heading ‘List of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Articles 1 and 2’ is replaced by the following:

 Name Identifying Information Grounds for designation
‘3. Mathias/Joseph NIYONZIMAalias KAZUNGU DOB: 6.3.1956; 2.1.1967POB: Kanyosha Commune, Mubimbi, Bujumbura-Rural Province, BurundiRegistration number (SNR): O/00064Burundian nationality. Passport number: OP0053090 Officer of the National Intelligence Service. Responsible for obstructing the search for a political solution in Burundi by inciting violence and acts of repression during the demonstrations that started on 26 April 2015 following the announcement of the presidential candidacy of President Nkurunziza. Responsible for helping to train, coordinate and arm the Imbonerakure paramilitary militias, including outside Burundi, who are responsible for acts of violence, repression and serious human rights abuses in Burundi.’
