Person

Innocent ZIMURINDA

Sanctioned entity

Born 16 Mar 1972 (54 years old),Congo. Named in 16 sanctions listings.

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Summary

According to multiple sources, Lt Col Innocent Zimurinda, in his capacity as one of the commanders of the FARDC 231st Brigade, gave orders that resulted in the massacre of over 100 Rwandan refugees, mostly women and children, during an April 2009 military operation in the Shalio area. The UNSC DRC Sanctions Committee’s Group of Experts reported that Lt Col Innocent Zimurinda was witnessed first hand refusing to release three children from his command in Kalehe, on August 29, 2009. According to multiple sources, Lt Col Innocent Zimurinda, prior to the CNDP’s integration into FARDC, participated in a November 2008 CNDP operation that resulted in the massacre of 89 civilians, including women and children, in the region of Kiwanja. In March 2010, 51 human rights groups working in eastern DRC alleged that Zimurinda was responsible for multiple human rights abuses involving the murder of numerous civilians, including women and children, between February 2007 and August 2007. Zimurinda was accused in the same complaint of responsibility for the rape of a large number of women and girls. According to a May 21, 2010, statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, Innocent Zimurinda has been involved in the arbitrary execution of child soldiers, including during operation Kimia II. According to the same statement, he denied access by the UN Mission in the DRC (MONUC) to screen troops for minors. According to the UNSC DRC Sanctions Committee’s Group of Experts, Lt Col Zimurinda holds direct and command responsibility for child recruitment and for maintaining children within troops under his command.

Integrated in the FARDC in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel, brigade commander in FARDC Kimia II Ops, based in Ngungu area. In July 2009, Zimurinda was promoted to full Colonel and became FARDC Sector commander in Ngungu and subsequently in Kitchanga in FARDC Kimia II and Amani Leo Operations. Whereas Zimurinda did not appear in the 31 December 2010 DRC Presidential ordinance nominating high FARDC officers, Zimurinda de facto maintained his command position of FARDC 22nd sector in Kitchanga and wears the newly issued FARDC rank and uniform. In December 2010, recruitment activities carried out by elements under the command of Zimurinda were denounced in open source reports. Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16 March 2013. As of late 2014, residing in Ngoma camp, Rwanda.

Adresse : Rubavu, Mudende

Designation: a) M23, Bde Comd, Rank: Colonel, b) Colonel in the FARDC

Integrated in the FARDC in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel, brigade commander in FARDC Kimia II Ops, based in Ngungu area. In July 2009, Zimurinda was promoted to full Colonel and became FARDC Sector commander in Ngungu and subsequently in Kitchanga in FARDC Kimia II and Amani Leo Operations. Whereas Zimurinda did not appear in the 31 December 2010 DRC Presidential ordinance nominating high FARDC officers, Zimurinda de facto maintained his command position of FARDC 22nd sector in Kitchanga and wears the newly issued FARDC rank and uniform. In December 2010, recruitment activities carried out by elements under the command of Zimurinda were denounced in open source reports. Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16 March 2013. As of late 2014, residing in Ngoma camp, Rwanda. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice:

(UE) 1250/2010 du 22/12/2010 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 197)

(UE) 2015/614 du 20/04/2015 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 195)

(UE) 1275/2014 du 01/12/2014 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 194)

décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 01/12/2010 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 905)

(UE) 2017/396 du 07/03/2017 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 104)

weak_alias as published: ズィムリンダ(Zimulinda)

Date de naissance publiée : 01/09/1972,; vers 1975,; 16/03/1972

CDi.031 Designation: a) M23, Bde Comd, Rank: Colonel b) Colonel in the FARDC Integrated in the FARDC in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel, brigade commander in FARDC Kimia II Ops, based in Ngungu area. In July 2009, Zimurinda was promoted to full Colonel and became FARDC Sector commander in Ngungu and subsequently in Kitchanga in FARDC Kimia II and Amani Leo Operations. Whereas Zimurinda did not appear in the 31 December 2010 DRC Presidential ordinance nominating high FARDC officers, Zimurinda de facto maintained his command position of FARDC 22nd sector in Kitchanga and wears the newly issued FARDC rank and uniform. In December 2010, recruitment activities carried out by elements under the command of Zimurinda were denounced in open source reports. Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16 March 2013. As of late 2014, residing in Ngoma camp, Rwanda.

Integrated in the FARDC in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel, brigade commander in FARDC Kimia II Ops, based in Ngungu area. In July 2009, Zimurinda was promoted to full Colonel and became FARDC Sector commander in Ngungu and subsequently in Kitchanga in FARDC Kimia II and Amani Leo Operations. Whereas Zimurinda did not appear in the 31 December 2010 DRC Presidential ordinance nominating high FARDC officers, Zimurinda de facto maintained his command position of FARDC 22nd sector in Kitchanga and wears the newly issued FARDC rank and uniform. In December 2010, recruitment activities carried out by elements under the command of Zimurinda were denounced in open source reports. Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16 Mar 2013. As of late 2014, residing in Ngoma camp, Rwanda.

2009年に中佐としてFARDCの一員となり、ングング地区を拠点としてFARDCの「キミアⅡ」作戦の旅団指揮官を務める。2009年7月、ズィムリンダは大佐に昇任しングングにおけるFARDCの部隊司令官に就任し、「キミアⅡ」及び「アマニ・レオ」作戦ではキチャンガにおける部隊司令官となる。ズィムリンダは2010年12月31日の大統領によるFARDC高官任命時には姿を現していないものの、事実上、キチャンガにおいてFARDC第22部隊の指揮を継続し、新たに付与されたFARDCの階級と制服を着用している。2010年12月、ズィムリンダの命令によって兵士が実行した徴兵活動が公開レポートで告発された。2013年3月16日、ルワンダ共和国に入国。2014年後期現在、ルワンダ共和国ンゴマ・キャンプに居住。同人に対するインターポール(国際警察刑事機構)・国連安全保障理事会特別手配書のウェブ・リンク:

Integrated in the FARDC in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel, brigade commander in FARDC Kimia II Ops, based in Ngungu area. In July 2009, Zimurinda was promoted to full Colonel and became FARDC Sector commander in Ngungu and subsequently in Kitchanga in FARDC Kimia II and Amani Leo Operations. Whereas Zimurinda did not appear in the 31 December 2010 DRC Presidential ordinance nominating high FARDC officers, Zimurinda de facto maintained his command position of FARDC 22nd sector in Kitchanga and wears the newly issued FARDC rank and uniform. In December 2010, recruitment activities carried out by elements under the command of Zimurinda were denounced in open source reports. Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16 March 2013. As of late 2014, residing in Ngoma camp, Rwanda. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5275315

DATE_DE_NAISSANCE: {"Annee": "1975", "Commentaire": "vers", "Jour": "", "Mois": ""}

A donné des ordres qui sont à l'origine du massacre de plus de 100 réfugiés rwandais, principalement des femmes et des enfants, au cours d'une opération militaire qui s'est déroulée en avril 2009 dans la région de Shalio. Est entré en République du Rwanda le 16/03/2013. Depuis la fin 2014, réside au camp de Ngoma, Rwanda

(Date of UN designation: 2010-12-01)

ALIAS: {"Alias": "Zimulinda", "Commentaire": "alias faible"}

Sanctions and listings16

  • Listed
    7 May 2013; 8 Apr 2025; 11 Mar 2015
    Effective
    8 May 2013; 8 Apr 2025; 11 Mar 2015

    Measures Against The Democratic Republic Of Congo - Ordinance of 22 June 2005 on measures against the Democratic Republic of Congo (SR 946.231.12), annexes 1 and 2

    State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland

    Programme SECO-DRCReference 3400Reference CDi.031seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch

  • EU Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Council of the European UnionEU Consolidated Travel BansEuropean Union

    regulationType=council decision; organisationType=council

    Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Programme EU-CODeur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    1 Dec 2010
    Effective
    18 Feb 2011

    コンゴ民主共和国に対する武器禁輸措置等に違反した者等(個人)

    Ministry of FinanceJapan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible PeopleJapan

    notification_date as published: 2017.3.10改訂

    notification_date as published: 2020.3.10改訂

    notification_date as published: 2012.2.10改訂

    Reference 31Last updated 10 Mar 2020mof.go.jp

  • EU Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Council of the European UnionEU Consolidated Travel BansEuropean Union

    regulationType=council decision; organisationType=council

    Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Programme EU-CODdata.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Democratic Republic Of Congo Sanctions - (UE) 2017/396 du 07/03/2017 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005); (UE) 1250/2010 du 22/12/2010 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005); (UE) 1275/2014 du 01/12/2014 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005); (UE) 2015/614 du 20/04/2015 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005); décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 01/12/2010 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005)

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    A donné des ordres qui sont à l'origine du massacre de plus de 100 réfugiés rwandais, principalement des femmes et des enfants, au cours d'une opération militaire qui s'est déroulée en avril 2009 dans la région de Shalio. Est entré en République du Rwanda le 16/03/2013. Depuis la fin 2014, réside au camp de Ngoma, Rwanda

    Programme UN-SC1533Reference CDi.031gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frun.org

  • Listed
    1 Dec 2010

    DRC; UN List

    Ministerio de JusticiaArgentina RePET SanctionsArgentina

    Referencia publicada: CDi.031

    Reference CDi.031repet.jus.gob.ar

  • Listed
    21 Apr 2015; 1 Nov 2011

    EU Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium

    1097/2011 (OJ L285)

    2015/614 (OJ L102)

    Programme EU-CODfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    1 Dec 2010

    Democratic Republic Of Congo Sanctions - DRC

    United Nations Security CouncilUN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions

    Programme UN-SC1533Reference CDi.031un.orgun.org

  • Effective
    1 Dec 2010

    UK sanctions relating to the Democratic Republic of the Congo - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; UNUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom

    Asset freeze and travel ban

    Programme GB-DRCReference DRC0038Reference 11278Reference CDi.031Last updated 18 Dec 2021gov.ukgov.uk

  • Official designation

    La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco

    (UE) 1250/2010 du 22/12/2010, (ue) 1275/2014 du 01/12/2014, (ue) 2017/396 du 07/03/2017, (ue) 2015/614 du 20/04/2015 and décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 01/12/2010

    Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies

    A donné des ordres qui sont à l'origine du massacre de plus de 100 réfugiés rwandais, principalement des femmes et des enfants, au cours d'une opération militaire qui s'est déroulée en avril 2009 dans la région de Shalio. Est entré en République du Rwanda le 16/03/2013. Depuis la fin 2014, réside au camp de Ngoma, Rwanda

    geldefonds.gouv.mc

  • Listed
    8 Mar 2017
    Effective
    1 Dec 2010

    EU Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - COD

    Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union

    Designation date published: 2010-12-01

    regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council

    2017/396 (OJ L60)

    Programme EU-CODReference EU.3650.86eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    13 Feb 2015

    Pезолюція РБ ООН 1533 (2004)

    State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine

    fiu.gov.ua

  • Listed
    27 Jul 2012

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Listed
    1 Dec 2010

    Official designation

    Financial Intelligence CentreSouth Africa Targeted Financial SanctionsSouth Africa

    Reference CDi.031fic.gov.za

  • Listed
    2 Dec 2010

    Democratic Republic Of The Congo-Related Sanctions - DRCONGO

    Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States

    DRCONGO and block

    Unknown

    Programme US-DRCReference 12322treasury.govofac.treasury.gov

  • Democratic Republic Of Congo Sanctions - 1533 (Democratic People’s Republic of the Congo)

    Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia

    Travel ban and targeted financial sanction

    Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2008

    Listed by 1533 Committee on 1 December 2010

    Programme UN-SC1533Last updated 11 Dec 2025dfat.gov.auun.org

Positions held11

  1. Period not retained

    Colonel in the FARDC

  2. Period not retained

    lieutenant-colonel

  3. Period not retained

    Colonel dans les FARDC

  4. Period not retained

    コンゴ民主共和国国軍(FARDC)大佐

  5. Period not retained

    commandant de brigade du M23, avec le grade de colone, Colonel dans les FARDC, lieutenant-colonel

  6. Period not retained

    M23, Bde Comd, Rank: Colonel

  7. Period not retained

    Lt. Col.

  8. Period not retained

    3月23日運動(M23)の旅団指揮官、大佐、

  9. Period not retained

    commandant de brigade du M23, avec le grade de colone

  10. Period not retained

    M23, Bde Comd, Rank: Colonel and in the FARDC

  11. Period not retained

    a) M23, Bde Comd, Rank: Colonel, b) Colonel in the FARDC

Other names9

Also known as7

ZIMURINDAInnocent ZimurindaINNOCENT ZIMURINDAZIMURINDA, Innocentイノサン・ズィムリンダINNOCENTZimurinda Innocent

Weak aliases2

Spellings the source flags as too generic to establish a match on their own.

ズィムリンダZimulinda

Addresses9

  • Rubavu, Rwanda

  • M23 Bde Comd

  • Rubavu / Mudende

  • Rank: Colonel

  • Rubavu / Mudende, Rwanda

  • Rubavu, Mudende

  • ムデンデ(Mudende)ルバヴ(Rubavu)

  • Entered the Republic of Rwanda on 16 March 2013, at Gasizi / Rubavu

  • North Kivu Province, Congo (Democratic Republic)

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