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Notice 13288NoticeG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation extends measures originally established by Executive Order 13288 and expanded by Executive Order 13391.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 9645

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond March 6, 2007
  • Continue measures adopted March 6, 2003 and November 22, 2005
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond March 6, 2007
  • Property blocking sanctions remain in effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency expires March 6, 2008 unless further continued

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under NEA section 202(d); no new policy substance
  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without modification despite evolving conditions in Zimbabwe
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders