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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain Zimbabwean government officials and others undermining democratic institutions. The continuation relies on authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 12069

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2015
  • 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 beyond March 6, 2015
  • Property blocking sanctions remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

  • Emergency subject to renewal or termination by March 6, 2016
  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and compliance obligations

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no policy expansion or contraction
  • Maintains long-standing sanctions regime without addressing whether objectives have been achieved after 12 years
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders