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Presidential Notice 13667

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing threats from violence, atrocities, and child soldier recruitment. The continuation was required under the National Emergencies Act before the original emergency expired on May 12, 2015.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 27067

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

  2. Original national emergency would expire without continuation

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13667 for 1 year beyond May 12, 2015
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 12, 2015

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authorities remain available through May 12, 2016 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine statutory continuation with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or measures specified
  • Perpetuation of emergency powers without congressional renewal debate
Presidential Notice 13667: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic · Executive Orders