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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' undermining of democratic processes, human rights abuses, and public corruption. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and measures under Executive Order 13405 beyond their June 16, 2015 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 34021

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2015
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond June 16, 2015
  • Existing sanctions under EO 13405 remain in effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency and measures continue until June 16, 2016 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual renewal under NEA section 202(d); no new policy
  • Maintains status quo sanctions regime without escalation or relaxation
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