Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Are Senior Officials of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (``UNITA'') and Adult Members of Their Immediate Families

This proclamation suspends entry into the United States for senior officials of UNITA (Angolan rebel group) and their adult immediate family members, implementing UN Security Council sanctions. The Secretary of State is authorized to identify covered persons and determine when the suspension is no longer necessary.

Federal Register Open PDF 62 FR 65987

Impact dates

Dec 12, 1997
proclamation effective immediately

Key directives

Suspend entry of senior UNITA officials and adult family members as immigrants and nonimmigrants
Secretary of State to identify persons covered by sections 1 and 2
Secretary of State to consider exemptions for officials necessary for Government of Unity and National Reconciliation
Proclamation effective immediately until Secretary of State terminates

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · State Department

Timeline

Immediate

entry suspension takes effect immediately
Secretary of State authorized to implement procedures

Near term (90d)

Secretary of State to identify covered persons
assessment of exemptions for Government of Unity and National Reconciliation officials

Long term

suspension remains until Secretary of State determines termination appropriate

Risks & tensions

Vague termination criterion ('no longer necessary') gives Secretary of State broad discretion without external review
Exemption in section 2 ('not contrary to the interests of the United States') is subjective and could create inconsistent application
UN Security Council Resolution 1127 paragraph 4(a) reference creates dependency on evolving international diplomacy