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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 on October 27, 2006, regarding conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The continuation maintains sanctions blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict, citing ongoing violence and regional instability.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 66599

Impact dates

  1. continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 for 1 year beyond October 27, 2011
  • publish notice in Federal Register
  • transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • national emergency continues in effect beyond October 27, 2011
  • sanctions blocking property remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • emergency authority continues until October 27, 2012 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • routine annual renewal under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy changes
  • ongoing conflict in DRC region limits effectiveness of sanctions regime
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders