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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Obama continues for one year the national emergency regarding Zimbabwe originally declared in 2003, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain Zimbabwean government officials and others undermining democratic processes. The notice extends Executive Orders 13288, 13391, and 13469 beyond their March 6, 2014 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 12031

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2014
  • Maintain measures adopted on 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
  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting to Congress on emergency status

Long term

  • Potential renewal required by February 2015 if emergency continues beyond March 6, 2015

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without policy change despite political transitions in Zimbabwe
  • Potential tension between sanctions and regional diplomatic engagement in southern Africa
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders