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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

This notice continues for one year a national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons involved in undermining democratic processes, facilitating corruption, or committing human rights abuses in Zimbabwe. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because the threat to U.S. foreign policy persists.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 11657

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

  2. Notice signed and continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect March 2, 2016
  • Property blocking sanctions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication
  • Transmission to Congress

Long term

  • Sanctions regime continues through March 6, 2017 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of sanctions without policy change may reduce leverage over time
  • No assessment of whether sanctions are achieving stated democratic goals
  • Vague on whether situation has improved or deteriorated since 2003
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders