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Presidential Notice 13664

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 regarding South Sudan, citing ongoing threats to peace, security, and stability including violence, human rights abuses, and obstruction of humanitarian operations. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and maintains sanctions authorities related to the South Sudan conflict.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 19019

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 for 1 year beyond April 3, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continued beyond April 3, 2016
  • Sanctions authorities under IEEPA remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Emergency subject to potential renewal in March 2017
  • Ongoing sanctions enforcement and compliance obligations

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension with no policy change; minimal tension
  • Document does not specify whether sanctions designations will be expanded or maintained at current levels
Presidential Notice 13664: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan · Executive Orders