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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, maintaining sanctions blocking property of persons contributing to conflict in that country. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat to U.S. foreign policy from continued violence and regional instability.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 54227

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 83 FR 54227

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 1 year beyond October 27, 2018
  • Continue measures blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond October 27, 2018
  • Sanctions blocking property remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority continues until October 27, 2019 unless extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy implications
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders