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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

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 on February 7, 2006, regarding the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire. The continuation maintains sanctions blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy despite progress by the Ivorian government.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 5985

Impact dates

  1. Continuation of national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 for 1 year beyond February 7, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond February 7, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority and sanctions remain through February 7, 2013 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under NEA section 202(d); no new policy determination required
  • Document notes progress but maintains emergency framework, reflecting tension between positive developments and cautious sanctions maintenance
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