Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

In simple terms

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency with respect to Sudan originally declared in 1997, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from Sudanese government actions. The continuation maintains sanctions and blocking authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 76491

Record & deadlines

Oct 31, 2016Signed
Signed by the President
Nov 2, 2016FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 76491
Federal Register PDF
Nov 3, 2017
Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

Continue national emergency with respect to Sudan for 1 year beyond November 3, 2016
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

National emergency continues beyond November 3, 2016
Sanctions and blocking authorities remain in effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Emergency subject to annual renewal review
Potential for future modification if Sudan policy changes

Risks & tensions

Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
Sudan policy remained complex during 2016 as Obama administration weighed further engagement