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Presidential Notice 13667

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13667 on May 12, 2014, regarding the conflict in the Central African Republic. The notice extends sanctions authority related to instability, violence, and use of child soldiers in that country.

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 for 1 year beyond May 12, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 12, 2018

Near term (90d)

Long term

  • Annual review required if emergency continues beyond May 12, 2019

Risks & tensions

  • Routine continuation of existing emergency authority; no new policy direction
  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without congressional reauthorization beyond annual notice
Presidential Notice 13667: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic · Executive Orders