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Presidential Notice 13536

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536 regarding Somalia, citing ongoing security deterioration, violence, piracy off Somalia's coast, and violations of the UN arms embargo. The continuation extends emergency measures beyond their April 12, 2011 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 19897

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13536 for 1 year beyond April 12, 2011
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect upon publication
  • Sanctions and restrictions under EO 13536 remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency measures continue until April 12, 2012 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with minimal policy change
  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
Presidential Notice 13536: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia · Executive Orders