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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain Zimbabwean government officials and others undermining democratic processes. The continuation extends beyond the March 6, 2022 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act. No new measures or modifications to existing sanctions were imposed.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 12553

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2022
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review cycle for emergency renewal begins again

Long term

  • Sanctions regime remains in place through March 6, 2023 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of long-standing sanctions without policy change may limit diplomatic flexibility
  • No assessment provided of whether sanctions remain effective after nearly 20 years
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders