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Presidential Notice 13288

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation extends the emergency and associated measures beyond their March 6, 2018 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 9417

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2018
  • Continue measures adopted on March 6, 2003, November 22, 2005, and July 25, 2008
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of national emergency takes effect upon publication
  • Property blocking sanctions remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting to Congress on emergency continuation

Long term

  • Sanctions regime continues until March 6, 2019 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of long-standing sanctions without policy change may limit diplomatic flexibility
  • No assessment of whether sanctions remain optimally calibrated to current conditions in Zimbabwe
Presidential Notice 13288: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe · Executive Orders