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Presidential Notice 13712

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundi

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712 regarding the ongoing crisis in Burundi, citing continued violence, political repression, and regional instability. The continuation is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its November 22, 2018 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 58461

Impact dates

  1. Extended national emergency expires unless further continued

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712 for 1 year beyond November 22, 2018
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Sanctions and restrictions under EO 13712 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Emergency authority available through November 22, 2019 unless renewed or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • Minimal transparency on whether Burundi situation has measurably improved or deteriorated since 2015
Presidential Notice 13712: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundi · Executive Orders