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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 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in that country. The continuation extends measures originally established by Executive Order 13288 and expanded by Executive Order 13391.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 10603

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Zimbabwe for 1 year beyond March 6, 2006
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2006

Near term (90d)

  • Sanctions remain active; property blocking continues

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review; measures persist until terminated by President or Congress

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism creates procedural predictability but limited policy flexibility
  • No substantive expansion or contraction of sanctions scope—pure maintenance of status quo
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe · Executive Orders