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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first 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 77 FR 13179

Impact dates

  1. Continuation of national emergency expires unless extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond March 6, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2012

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register
  • Transmission to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency remains in effect until March 6, 2013 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under NEA section 202(d); no new policy expansion
  • Perpetuation of long-standing sanctions regime without modification to scope or targets
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe · Executive Orders