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Presidential Notice 13348

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor, maintaining sanctions including the blocking of property of connected persons. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat to U.S. foreign policy from Taylor's legacy of resource depletion and undermining of Liberia's democratic transition.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 43801

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348 for 1 year beyond July 22, 2011
  • Maintain blocking of property measures against certain persons connected to Charles Taylor regime
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond July 22, 2011
  • Blocking of property sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Sanctions regime subject to annual review under National Emergencies Act
  • Potential for future continuation or termination in July 2012

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation without policy reassessment may limit diplomatic flexibility
  • Vague on whether threat assessment has been independently verified since 2004
Presidential Notice 13348: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor · Executive Orders