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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

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In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation relies on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 12981

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 12981

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Continuation expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2020
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Continuation takes effect March 4, 2020
  • Sanctions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Congressional transmission

Long term

  • Emergency expires March 6, 2021 unless further continued

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • No substantive policy review despite 17-year duration
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders