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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Obama 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 Zimbabwe. The continuation relies on authorities under the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 10157

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared March 6, 2003 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2010
  • Maintain measures adopted March 6, 2003, November 22, 2005, and July 25, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2010
  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Notice to be published in Federal Register and transmitted to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Sanctions framework persists until emergency is ended

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual renewal with minimal policy debate
  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without reassessment of changed circumstances
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