John Imani Nzenze
Sanctioned entityBorn 6 Aug 1978 (48 years old),Rwanda. Named in 12 sanctions listings.
Summary
ルワンダ身分登録番号1 1978 8 0137555 3 27
Gender: Male. As a leader of M23 (CDe.006), JOHN IMANI NZENZE is involved in planning, promulgating and supporting the armed group’s activities. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice:
Document d’identité publié : République démocratique du Congo numéro OP0204168, expirant le 05/07/2022 République démocratique du Congo numéro OB0072391, expirant le 28/12/2014
(Date of UN designation: 2025-03-17)
Listed pursuant to paragraphs 7 (c), 7 (e) and 7(h) of resolution 2293 (2016), as reaffirmed by paragraph 2 of resolution 2688 (2023) and paragraph 3 of resolution 2738 (2024) and resolution 2783 (2025): JOHN IMANI NZENZE has and continues to engage in acts that undermine the peace, stability and security of the DRC. He is a military leader of the M23, a Congolese militia which received support from outside the DRC and which impedes the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes. As a leader of the M23, JOHN IMANI NZENZE acts on behalf of a designated entity and shares responsibility for crimes committed by M23 in the DRC (including killings, recruitment of child soldiers, and sexual abuse), which constitute human rights abuses against civilians.
Designation: a) Colonel; b) M23 intelligence chief (CDe.006)
Designation: a) Colonel; b) M23 intelligence chief (CDe.006). Passport No: a) Democratic Republic of the Congo number OP0204168, expires 5 Jul. 2022 ; b) Democratic Republic of the Congo number OB0072391, expires 28 Dec. 2014 National Identification No: Rwanda number 1 1978 8 0137555 3 27 Gender: Male. As a leader of M23 (CDe.006), JOHN IMANI NZENZE is involved in planning, promulgating and supporting the armed group’s activities.).
As a leader of M23 (CDe.006), JOHN IMANI NZENZE is involved in planning, promulgating and supporting the armed group’s activities.).
Numéro d’identification national: Numéro rwandais 1 1978 8 0137555 3 27
コンゴ民主共和国旅券OP0204168(2022年7月5日失効); コンゴ民主共和国旅券OB0072391(2014年12月28日失効)
INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link available.
PASSEPORT: {"Commentaire": "b) République démocratique du Congo numéro OB0072391, expirant le 28 décembre 2014.", "NumeroPasseport": "OB0072391"}
PASSEPORT: {"Commentaire": "a) République démocratique du Congo numéro OP0204168, expirant le 5 juillet 2022", "NumeroPasseport": "OP0204168"}
Date de désignation par les Nations unies: 14 juillet 2026. Renseignements divers: En tant que dirigeant du M23, John Imani NZENZE participe à la planification, à la promotion et au soutien des activités du groupe armé. Lien internet vers la notice spéciale INTERPOL-Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies: https://www.interpol.int/fr/Notre-action/Notices/Voir-les-notices-speciales-INTERPOL-CSNU-portant-sur-des-personnes.».
性別:男性。エム・ヴァントロワ(M23)(B.6.に指定した団体)の指導者として、その活動の計画、普及及び支援に関与。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:
Birth date as published: 1978-08-06T00:00:00
AUTRE_IDENTITE: {"Commentaire": "Numéro d’identification national: Numéro rwandais", "NumeroCarte": "1 1978 8 0137555 3 27"}
(UE) 2026/2191 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 4242)
Birth information published: birthdate=1978-08-06; year=1978; monthOfYear=8; dayOfMonth=6; calendarType=GREGORIAN; circa=false; place=Kakwende; countryDescription=CONGO, Democratic Republic of (was Zaire); remark=(South Kivu)
(UE) 2025/509 du 17/03/2025 (UE République démocratique du Congo - R (UE) 1183/2005) (FondementJuridique: 3889)
Sanctions and listings12
- Listed
- 14 Jul 2026
- Effective
- 9 Oct 2026
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
Reference 49Reference CDi.049mof.go.jp
- Listed
- 17 Mar 2025
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
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council
Designation date published: 2025-03-17
2025/509 (OJ L202500509)
Programme EU-CODReference EU.12856.18eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
- Effective
- 17 Jul 2026
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 DRC0081Last updated 24 Jul 2026gov.ukgov.uk
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2026/2191 du 28/09/2026, (ue) 2025/509 du 17/03/2025 and décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 16/07/2026
Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne
En tant que dirigeant du M23, John Imani NZENZE participe à la planification, à la promotion et au soutien des activités du groupe armé.
EU Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - (UE) 2026/2191 (ONU République démocratique du Congo - RCSNU 1533 (2004) et R (CE) 1183/2005); (UE) 2025/509 du 17/03/2025 (UE République démocratique du Congo - R (UE) 1183/2005)
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
Date de désignation par les Nations unies: 14 juillet 2026. Renseignements divers: En tant que dirigeant du M23, John Imani NZENZE participe à la planification, à la promotion et au soutien des activités du groupe armé. Lien internet vers la notice spéciale INTERPOL-Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies: https://www.interpol.int/fr/Notre-action/Notices/Voir-les-notices-speciales-INTERPOL-CSNU-portant-sur-des-personnes.».
Programme EU-COD; UN-SC1533gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.euun.org
- Listed
- 2 Jun 2026
Democratic Republic Of The Congo-Related Sanctions - DRCONGO
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
DRCONGO and block
Executive Order 13413 (DRC)
Programme US-DRCReference 50605treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
- Listed
- 17 Mar 2025
EU Restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
2025/509 (OJ L202500509)
Programme EU-CODfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 14 Jul 2026
- Listed
- 17 Jul 2026
РБ ООН (Комітет 1533 (2004))
State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine
- Listed
- 14 Jul 2026
DRC; UN List
Ministerio de JusticiaArgentina RePET SanctionsArgentina
Referencia publicada: CDi.049
Reference CDi.049repet.jus.gob.ar
Democratic Republic Of Congo Sanctions - 1533 (Democratic People’s Republic of the Congo)
Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia
Targeted financial sanction and travel ban
Listed by 1533 Committee on 14 July 2026
Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2008
Programme UN-SC1533Last updated 21 Jul 2026dfat.gov.auun.org
- Listed
- 17 Jul 2026
- Effective
- 14 Jul 2026
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 109346Reference CDi.049seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
Positions held10
Period not retained
大佐; エム・ヴァントロワ(M23)(CDe.006)情報部門責任者
Period not retained
Commander of M23
Period not retained
“Colonel” and “G2” intelligence chief of the M23 armed group (M23)
Period not retained
b) M23 intelligence chief (CDe.006)
Period not retained
a) Colonel
Period not retained
M23 intelligence chief (CDe.006)
Period not retained
Chef des services de renseignement du M23
Period not retained
Colonel; M23 intelligence chief (CDe.006)
Period not retained
Colonel; Chef des services de renseignement du M23
Period not retained
Colonel
Identifiers20
| Identifier | Number | Issued by | Issued | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID number | 0137555 | |||
| ID number | ルワンダ身分登録番号1 1978 8 0137555 3 27 | |||
| ID number | 1197880137555327 | |||
| ID number | 1 1978 8 0137555 3 27 | |||
| Passport | P0204168 | |||
| Passport | OB0072391 | |||
| Passport | OP0204168 | |||
| Passport | B0072391 | |||
| Passport | コンゴ民主共和国旅券OP0204168(2022年7月5日失効); コンゴ民主共和国旅券OB0072391(2014年12月28日失効) | |||
| ID card | 1 1978 8 0137555 3 27 | Rwanda | ||
| Passport | P0204168 | Congo (DRC) | ||
| Passport | OP0204168 | |||
| Passport | B0072391 | Congo (DRC) | ||
| National ID no | 1197880137555327 | Rwanda | ||
| Passport | OB0072391 | |||
| Passport | OB0072391 | Congo (DRC) | 28 Dec 2014 | |
| National identification number | 1 1978 8 0137555 3 27 | Rwanda | ||
| Passport | OB0072391 | Congo (DRC) | ||
| Passport | OP0204168 | Congo (DRC) | ||
| Passport | OP0204168 | Congo (DRC) | 5 Jul 2022 |
Other names8
Also known as6
Weak aliases2
Spellings the source flags as too generic to establish a match on their own.
Addresses8
Nord-Kivu
Nord-Kivu, République démocratique du Congo
North Kivu, Congo (Democratic Republic)
North Kivu
North Kivu Democratic Republic of the Congo
North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
North Kivu,
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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