Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13664 on April 3, 2014, regarding the conflict in South Sudan. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and emergency authorities related to violence, atrocities, and humanitarian obstruction in South Sudan and the surrounding region.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 15107

Impact dates

Apr 3, 2018
Continued national emergency expires unless extended again
Apr 3, 2017
Previous emergency expiration date; continuation extends beyond this date

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 for 1 year beyond April 3, 2017
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication
Existing sanctions under EO 13664 remain in force

Near term (90d)

Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

Emergency authority persists until April 3, 2018 unless terminated or extended again
Potential for further sanctions designations under maintained authorities

Risks & tensions

Annual continuation is procedurally required by National Emergencies Act; does not represent new policy assessment
Document does not specify whether new sanctions designations are contemplated
Humanitarian exemptions and implementation guidance remain unchanged unless separately modified