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Presidential Notice 13664

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 regarding South Sudan, citing ongoing threats to peace, security, and stability including violence, human rights abuses, and obstruction of humanitarian operations. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its April 3, 2021 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 16665

Impact dates

  1. Continued emergency expires unless further extended

  2. Emergency would have expired without continuation

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 for 1 year beyond April 3, 2021
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond April 3, 2021

Near term (90d)

  • Existing sanctions and restrictions under EO 13664 remain active

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination; potential for sustained sanctions regime

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation with limited new policy implications
  • Perpetuation of sanctions without updated conditions for lifting may reduce leverage
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