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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

This notice continues for one year the national emergency regarding Zimbabwe originally declared in 2003, maintaining sanctions that block property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because the threat to U.S. foreign policy persists.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 7977

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2019
  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency subject to potential renewal or termination by March 2020
  • Ongoing sanctions regime until policy change

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no policy change or expansion
  • Long-running sanctions (16+ years) with limited democratic progress in Zimbabwe may raise questions about efficacy
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders