Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Burundi

Nov 19, 2021

Summary

Ends the national emergency for Burundi because the country is now more stable, which lifts sanctions and travel bans put in place by a previous order.

What problem does this solve?

Violence and political problems in Burundi once threatened regional peace, leading the U.S. to declare a national emergency. This order ends that emergency because the situation has improved, violence has decreased, and the new president is making reforms.

What does this order do?

Ends national emergency for Burundi

Terminates the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712, citing improved conditions like decreased violence and political reforms in Burundi.

Revokes Executive Order 13712

Officially cancels Executive Order 13712, which blocked property and imposed sanctions on certain people contributing to the conflict in Burundi.

Lifts travel restrictions

Ends the suspension of entry into the U.S. for immigrants and nonimmigrants from Burundi who were previously barred under the emergency order.

Preserves past actions

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

Who does this affect?

Individuals from Burundi
Government of Burundi
U.S. government agencies

What is the real world impact?

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Acknowledges political progress in Burundi

Recognizes that the situation in Burundi has improved, with less violence and positive reforms from its new president. Ending the emergency signals U.S. approval of these changes and helps normalize relations.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on November 18, 2021.