Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe

Mar 5, 2024

Summary

Ends the national emergency related to Zimbabwe, which was started because of actions that hurt democracy, and cancels the old orders that were based on it.

What problem does this solve?

A national emergency was in place because some government officials in Zimbabwe were harming the country's democratic systems and human rights. This order ends that specific national emergency because it is no longer considered necessary to address the situation.

What does this order do?

Terminates national emergency for Zimbabwe

Ends the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288 concerning the actions of the Government of Zimbabwe, stating it is no longer needed.

Revokes previous executive orders

Cancels Executive Orders 13288, 13391, and 13469, which established and expanded the national emergency and related measures.

Preserves past actions and penalties

Ensures that any actions, legal cases, or penalties that happened before this order are not affected by the termination of the emergency.

Acknowledges ongoing concerns

States that concerns continue about the situation in Zimbabwe, especially regarding human rights abuses against political opponents and public corruption.

Who does this affect?

Government of Zimbabwe
U.S. federal agencies involved in foreign policy
Individuals and entities previously sanctioned under related orders

What is the real world impact?

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Shifts foreign policy strategy

Changes the United States' approach to Zimbabwe. While concerns about human rights and corruption remain, this order ends the broad national emergency, suggesting a move towards a different, possibly more targeted, strategy.

When does this start?

This order takes effect on March 4, 2024.