Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- BEL0022
- OFSI group ID
- 13944
- 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
- Leanid Zhurauski is Commander of the Special Purpose Police Unit (OMON) of Vitebsk. In his role as Commander, Zhurauski bears responsibility for the actions of OMON officers in Vitebsk. Zhuravski is therefore responsible for the serious human rights violations that were carried out by OMON officers following the election of 9 August, in particular arbitrary arrests and ill‐treatment, including torture, of peaceful demonstrators.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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