Termination of Emergency for Former Liberian President Charles Taylor
Nov 16, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Nov 12, 2015
Published on: Nov 16, 2015
Nov 16, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Nov 12, 2015
Published on: Nov 16, 2015
Summary
Ends the national emergency from 2004 about Charles Taylor's actions because Liberia has made great progress in becoming a stable country.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. declared an emergency because Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, was stealing the country's money and resources. This order ends the emergency because Liberia has improved its government, held free elections, and Taylor was sent to prison.
What does this order do?
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Ends national emergency for Liberia
Terminates the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348 concerning the actions of former Liberian President Charles Taylor.
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Acknowledges Liberia's progress
Cites Liberia's democratic advances, free elections, and the conviction of Charles Taylor as reasons for ending the emergency.
Preserves past actions
States that ending the emergency does not affect any legal actions, proceedings, or penalties that were already in place or pending before this order took effect.
Who does this affect?
- Government and people of Liberia
- Individuals sanctioned under Executive Order 13348
- U.S. foreign policy agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Recognizes Liberia's democratic progress
Signals to the world that the United States sees and supports Liberia's successful change to a stable democracy after a time of fighting and bad government.
When does this start?
The order took effect at 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time on November 12, 2015.