Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

In simple terms

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared on April 3, 2014, regarding South Sudan under Executive Order 13664. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency authorities related to violence, atrocities, human rights abuses, and threats to regional stability in South Sudan.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 18855

Record & deadlines

Apr 1, 2020Signed
Signed by the President
Apr 2, 2020FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 18855
Federal Register PDF
Apr 3, 2021
Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 for 1 year beyond April 3, 2020
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication
Existing sanctions under EO 13664 remain in force

Near term (90d)

Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

Emergency authority extends until April 3, 2021, unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

Text vague on whether any new sanctions or designations are anticipated; appears purely procedural continuation
Annual continuation under NEA 202(d) is routine but masks ongoing policy choices about engagement with South Sudan