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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 to U.S. national security and foreign policy from continued violence, atrocities, and use of child soldiers in that country. The continuation was required under the National Emergencies Act before the original declaration expired on May 12, 2016.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 29469

Impact dates

  1. Extended national emergency expires unless continued again

  2. Original national emergency expiration date; continuation takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13667 for 1 year beyond May 12, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond May 12, 2016

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains until May 12, 2017 unless renewed again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal under NEA section 202(d) with no policy changes
  • Ongoing instability in CAR despite 2 years of emergency measures
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