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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 originally declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation extends the measures adopted under Executive Orders 13288, 13391, and 13469 beyond their March 6, 2013 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 14427

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared March 6, 2003 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2013
  • Continue measures adopted March 6, 2003, November 22, 2005, and July 25, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication
  • Existing blocking sanctions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting requirements under National Emergencies Act

Long term

  • Potential renewal required by March 6, 2014 if emergency continues
  • Ongoing sanctions regime until policy conditions change

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of long-standing sanctions without measurable change in target behavior
  • Potential tension with regional African partners over sustained unilateral measures
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe · Executive Orders