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Notice 13194NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13194

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Sierra Leone and Liberia

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in January 2001 regarding Sierra Leone and Liberia, maintaining the ban on importing rough diamonds from both countries due to the ongoing threat posed by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) insurgency and Liberian government support for it.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 2677

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Sierra Leone and Liberia for 1 year
  • Maintain ban on direct and indirect importation of all rough diamonds from Sierra Leone
  • Maintain prohibition on importation of all rough diamonds from Liberia

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond January 18, 2003

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency measures continue for 1 year through January 18, 2004 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual renewal under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy changes
  • Diamond trade restrictions may affect legitimate markets alongside conflict minerals
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