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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Belarus's Democratic Processes or Institutions

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding Belarusian government officials and others undermining democratic processes, committing human rights abuses, and engaging in public corruption. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictive measures originally imposed under Executive Order 13405.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 33847

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2014
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 16, 2014
  • Sanctions under EO 13405 remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency and measures subject to annual renewal review
  • Potential for policy reassessment at next continuation deadline in June 2015

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency footing normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • Minimal transparency on whether measures remain calibrated to current conditions
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Belarus's Democratic Processes or Institutions · Executive Orders