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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 by 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 democratic progress since 2011.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 7047

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13396 for 1 year beyond February 7, 2014
  • Maintain measures blocking property of certain persons contributing to conflict in Côte d'Ivoire
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency and blocking sanctions takes effect upon notice

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Sanctions regime continues through February 7, 2015 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Document acknowledges progress since 2011 but maintains emergency posture, creating tension between positive political trajectory and continued sanctions justification
  • No specific criteria provided for lifting emergency, leaving duration uncertain
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