UK sanctions: Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions
12 designations under The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019: 12 people, 0 companies and groups, as listed on the UK Sanctions List dated 03-Nov-2026. The newest designation is dated 31 December 2020.
Names, positions, sanctions and reasons are quoted from the list. Dates of birth, passport numbers and addresses are left out. Being on the list is a government designation, not a criminal conviction.
| Name and position | Type | Designated | Sanctions | UK statement of reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamadu Ture Major General Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Member of the Military Command which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’etat of 12 April 2012. |
| Daba Naualna Lieutenant Colonel 2 other names on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Spokesperson of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. |
| Augusto MARIO CO General former Army Chief of Staff, President of National Defence Institute (NDI) 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Member of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012. |
| Antonio Injai Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces 2 other names on the list | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | António Injai was personally involved in planning and leading the mutiny of 1 April 2010, culminating with the illegal apprehension of the Prime Minister, Carlo Gomes Junior, and the then Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, José Zamora Induta; during the 2012 electoral period, in his capacity as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Injai made statements threatening to overthrow the elected authorit |
| Celestino DE CARVALHO Colonel Minister of National Defence | Individual | 31 December 2020 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Member of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Former Air Force Chief of Staff. His presence in a delegation which met with ECOWAS on April 26th confirms his participation in the ‘Military Command’ |
| TCHIPA NA BIDON Head of Intelligence | Individual | 18 July 2012 | Travel Ban | Na Bidon was listed on 18 Jul. 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Member of the 'Military Command' which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.' Parentage: 'Nabidom'. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5782446 |
| TCHAM NA MAN Head of the Armed Forces Military Hospital 2 other names on the list | Individual | 18 July 2012 | Travel Ban | Na Man was listed on 18 Jul. 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Member of the 'Military Command' which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Also a member of the Military High Command (highest hierarchy of the Bissau-Guinean Armed Forces).' Father’s name is Biute Naman; Mother’s name is Ndjade Na Noa. INTERPOL-UN Security Counc |
| JULIO NHATE Commander of the Paratroops Regiment | Individual | 18 July 2012 | Travel Ban | Nhate was listed on 18 Jul. 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Member of the 'Military Command' which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. A loyal ally of António Injai, Lt.Col. Júlio Nhate has the material responsibility for the 12 April 2012 coup, having conducted the military operation.' INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special |
| IDRISSA DJALO Chief of Protocol of the Headquarters of the Armed Forces (subsequently) 4 other names on the list | Individual | 18 July 2012 | Travel Ban | Djaló was listed on 18 Jul. 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Point of Contact for the 'Military Command' which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012 and one of its most active members. He was one of the first officers to publicly assume his affiliation to the 'Military Command', having signed one of its first communiqués ( |
| CRANHA DANFA Close Advisor to Armed Forces Chief of Staff António Injai | Individual | 18 July 2012 | Travel Ban | Danfa was listed on 18 Jul. 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Member of the 'Military Command' which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Close Advisor to Armed Forces Chief of Staff António Injai.' INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5782442 |
| IBRAIMA CAMARA Brigadier General 2 other names on the list | Individual | 18 May 2012 | Travel Ban | Camará was listed on 18 May 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Member of the 'Military Command', which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.' Father’s name is Suareba Camará; Mother’s name is Sale Queita. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5781782 |
| ESTEVAO NA MENA Inspector-General of the Armed Forces | Individual | 18 May 2012 | Travel Ban | Na Mena was listed on 18 May 2012 pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 2048 (2012) as 'Member of the 'Military Command' which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.' INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/5782449 |
Where this comes from
The UK Sanctions List (FCDO, GOV.UK); CSV read 4 November 2026 (saved copy). Every UK sanctions regime.