Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Côte d'Ivoire

Sep 16, 2016

Summary

Ends the national emergency for Côte d'Ivoire because the country has become more stable, including holding a successful election.

What problem does this solve?

The U.S. had declared a national emergency for Côte d'Ivoire because of violence, human rights abuses, and attacks on peacekeepers. This order ends that emergency because the situation has improved, following a successful election and United Nations action.

What does this order do?

Terminates national emergency

Ends the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 concerning the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, citing progress in the country's stability.

Revokes Executive Order 13396

Cancels the previous executive order that established the national emergency and related sanctions for Côte d'Ivoire.

Preserves past actions

States that ending the emergency does not affect any legal actions, proceedings, rights, or penalties that occurred before this order became effective.

Who does this affect?

Government and citizens of Côte d'Ivoire
U.S. businesses and individuals with interests in Côte d'Ivoire
U.S. government agencies

What is the real world impact?

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Recognizes progress in Côte d'Ivoire

Acknowledges that the country has become more stable after a successful presidential election and has made progress in managing weapons and natural resources.

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Aligns with international partners

Follows the United Nations Security Council's decision to remove its own sanctions, showing a united international approach to the country's stabilization.

When does this start?

This order becomes effective at 8:00 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 14, 2016.