Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Burundi

This executive order terminates the national emergency declared in 2015 regarding the situation in Burundi, citing improved conditions including decreased violence and political reforms. It immediately lifts immigration restrictions on affected individuals and revokes sanctions-related designations, while preserving legal actions and penalties for conduct occurring before the termination date.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 66149

Impact dates

Nov 18, 2021
Suspension of entry restrictions no longer in effect; affected individuals no longer covered by Proclamation 8693

Key directives

Terminate national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712
Revoke Executive Order 13712
Lift suspension of entry for affected individuals effective November 18, 2021
Preserve pending legal actions and pre-existing penalties under Section 202(a) of NEA

Timeline

Immediate

Termination of national emergency declared in EO 13712
Revocation of EO 13712
Suspension of entry restrictions lifted effective date of signing
Affected individuals no longer treated as covered by Presidential Proclamation 8693

Near term (90d)

Agency implementation of lifted restrictions
Processing of immigration applications from previously barred individuals

Long term

Potential normalization of U.S.-Burundi relations
Ongoing monitoring of Burundi reform progress

Risks & tensions

Limited verification cited for claimed reforms; assessment relies on executive findings without detailed public evidence
Preservation clause (Section 2) may create litigation over whether specific actions were 'finally concluded' before termination date
Sudden policy reversal could face scrutiny if Burundi conditions deteriorate