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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

1. Purpose

This document outlines the continuation of the national emergency declared in 2014 due to the persistent threats to U.S. national security from the situation in South Sudan, including violence, human rights abuses, and obstruction of humanitarian aid.

2. Key Actions And Directives
  • Continue National Emergency:  The national emergency initially declared on April 3, 2014, is extended for another year to address ongoing threats.
  • Publish Notice:  The continuation notice must be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to Congress.
3. Important Points
  • Ongoing Threat:  The situation in South Sudan still poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, requiring continued emergency measures.
  • Legal Framework:  The continuation of the national emergency is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.
  • Presidential Authority:  The authority to declare and continue a national emergency rests with the President of the United States.
  • Humanitarian Impact:  Widespread violence and human rights violations, including the recruitment of child soldiers and attacks on peacekeepers, highlight the severity of the crisis.
  • Importance of Federal Register:  Publishing the notice in the Federal Register ensures public transparency and a formal record of the actions taken.

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