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Presidential Notice 13413

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 (October 27, 2006) regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as amended by Executive Order 13671 (July 8, 2014). The continuation maintains sanctions blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict in the DRC, citing ongoing violence, atrocities, and threats to regional stability and U.S. foreign policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 56927

Impact dates

  1. continued national emergency expires unless extended

Key directives

  • continue national emergency with respect to DRC for 1 year beyond October 27, 2019
  • maintain property-blocking measures against certain persons contributing to DRC conflict
  • publish notice in Federal Register
  • transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • continuation of national emergency takes effect
  • sanctions blocking property remain in force

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • national emergency continues until October 27, 2020 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • routine annual continuation under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy
  • no assessment of whether sanctions remain optimally targeted
Presidential Notice 13413: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Executive Orders