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Presidential Notice 13067

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency with respect to Sudan originally declared in 1997, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from Sudanese government actions. The continuation maintains sanctions and blocking authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless further extended

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to Sudan for 1 year beyond November 3, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond November 3, 2016
  • Sanctions and blocking authorities remain in effect

Near term (90d)

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review
  • Potential for future modification if Sudan policy changes

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetual emergency status normalizes long-term sanctions without congressional reauthorization
  • Sudan policy remained complex during 2016 as Obama administration weighed further engagement
Presidential Notice 13067: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan · Executive Orders