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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405, maintaining sanctions blocking property of certain Belarusian government officials and others undermining democratic institutions, committing human rights abuses, or engaging in corruption. The continuation is based on a determination that these actions still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 32981

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2008
  • Continue measures blocking property of sanctioned persons
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 16, 2008
  • Property blocking measures remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Notice published in Federal Register
  • Notice transmitted to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review unless terminated earlier

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without modification may limit diplomatic flexibility
  • Annual renewal mechanism creates predictable but narrow window for policy reassessment
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus · Executive Orders