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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 relies on authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing ongoing threats to U.S. foreign policy from Zimbabwean government actions.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 12005

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended

  2. Original emergency expiration date (superseded by continuation)

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared March 6, 2003 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2008
  • Maintain blocking of property under EO 13288 and EO 13391
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Sanctions regime continues uninterrupted beyond March 6, 2008 expiration

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Sanctions remain in effect through March 6, 2009 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Annual continuation mechanism creates procedural regularity but no substantive policy change
  • No new designations or expanded authorities—pure maintenance of status quo
  • Humanitarian carve-outs not mentioned; potential secondary effects on Zimbabwean civilians unclear from text
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders