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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Zimbabwe, originally declared in 2003, which blocks property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation extends sanctions measures adopted in 2003, 2005, and 2008 under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 12267

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency for 1 year beyond March 6, 2011
  • Continue measures adopted March 6, 2003, November 22, 2005, and July 25, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2011
  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Transmittal to Congress

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Sanctions regime continues until lifted by President or Congress

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism creates procedural regularity but limited policy flexibility
  • No substantive expansion or contraction of sanctions scope—status quo continuation
  • Congressional notification required but no explicit congressional action mechanism triggered
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