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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 first declared by President Obama in May 2014 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing threats from violence, atrocities, and child soldier recruitment. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its May 12, 2019 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 20539

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, 2019
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continued effective May 12, 2019

Near term (90d)

  • Sanctions and restrictions under EO 13667 remain in force

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination; next review by May 2020

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with no policy change; text does not indicate any new measures or modifications to existing sanctions regime
Presidential Notice 13667: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic · Executive Orders