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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

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, continuing sanctions that block property of persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation is authorized under the National Emergencies Act and maintains existing measures under Executive Order 13413.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 65251

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 for 1 year beyond October 27, 2012
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond October 27, 2012
  • Sanctions under EO 13413 remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency and measures subject to annual renewal review

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes exceptional authorities; no sunset mechanism beyond annual congressional notification
  • Sanctions impact unclear without assessment of effectiveness in reducing violence
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