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Presidential Notice 13405

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To The Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons that Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 (June 16, 2006) blocking property of certain Belarusian government officials and others undermining democratic processes, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy despite some positive developments like prisoner releases.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 28437

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 for 1 year beyond June 16, 2009
  • Continue measures adopted on June 16, 2006 to deal with the emergency
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 16, 2009
  • Property blocking measures remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal review under National Emergencies Act

Risks & tensions

  • Tension between acknowledging positive developments (prisoner releases) and maintaining sanctions pressure
  • Annual renewal mechanism creates predictable leverage point but also administrative burden
  • Vague 'certain members' language allows flexible targeting but limited transparency
Presidential Notice 13405: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To The Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons that Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus · Executive Orders