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Presidential Notice 13396

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation relies on the National Emergencies Act and cites ongoing threats including civilian massacres, human rights abuses, and attacks on peacekeepers.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 5675

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 for 1 year
  • Maintain blocking measures on property of certain persons contributing to conflict in Côte d'Ivoire
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond February 7, 2010

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Sanctions regime remains active through February 7, 2011 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal under NEA section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Perpetuation of sanctions without congressional reauthorization beyond annual presidential notice
Presidential Notice 13396: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire · Executive Orders