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Presidential Notice 13664

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

President Biden extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2014 regarding South Sudan, citing ongoing threats to peace, security, and stability including violence, human rights abuses, and obstruction of humanitarian operations. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because the emergency would otherwise expire on April 3, 2024.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 21429

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664 for 1 year beyond April 3, 2024
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues beyond April 3, 2024
  • Sanctions and emergency authorities under EO 13664 remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification completed

Long term

  • Emergency authority subject to next annual renewal decision by March 2025
  • Potential for continued sanctions regime against South Sudan

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural renewal with minimal policy change; no new sanctions or measures announced
  • Long-running emergency (10+ years) may raise questions about indefinite emergency declarations
Presidential Notice 13664: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan · Executive Orders