http://consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/132836.pdfAs not all political prisoners have been released and no released prisoner has been
rehabilitated, and against the background of the lack of improvement as regards the respect for
human rights, the rule of law and democratic principles, the Council decided to prolong the
existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2013. In this context, the Council recalls its
Conclusions of 23 March 2012 and reiterates that its policy on restrictive measures remains
open and under constant review