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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 continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 regarding the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation is based on ongoing threats including civilian massacres, human rights abuses, and attacks on peacekeeping forces.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 5053

Impact dates

  1. continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • continue for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396
  • continue measures adopted on February 7, 2006 to deal with that emergency
  • publish notice in Federal Register
  • transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • national emergency continues in effect beyond February 7, 2011
  • property blocking measures remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • emergency and measures continue for 1 year through February 7, 2012 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • routine annual continuation under NEA section 202(d) with automatic expiration mechanism
  • no new sanctions or expanded authorities beyond original EO 13396 scope
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