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Notice 13288NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 under Executive Order 13288, which blocks the property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation is based on a determination that the actions and policies of certain Zimbabwe government members and others still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. foreign policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 10859

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency blocking property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2005

Near term (90d)

  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Long term

  • Emergency authority continues for 1 year unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without new congressional authorization
  • Reliance on 2003 emergency declaration for long-term policy tool
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe · Executive Orders