Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- BEL0011
- OFSI group ID
- 13934
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 31 December 2020
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Aliaksandr Bykau is Commander of the Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus. In his role as Commander, he is responsible for the actions of the SOBR and therefore responsible for the serious human rights violations and abuses against protestors, which they carried out following the election of 9 August.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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