Security & Defense

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

🇺🇸United States··presidential_document·High Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The law extends the national emergency concerning Somalia for one year, due to ongoing security threats like piracy, violence, and the support of terrorism. This impacts U.S. foreign policy and national security, requiring continued sanctions and legal measures.

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Key Changes

  • Extends national emergency related to Somalia for one year
  • Continues economic sanctions and legal measures
  • Addresses security threats like piracy and terrorism support

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Continue enforcement of sanctions and legal measures against Somalia as declared under Executive Order 13536 for an additional one-year period extending beyond April 12, 2026

U.S. Government agencies responsible for national security and foreign policy enforcement
operational
high

Maintain implementation of the arms embargo imposed by United Nations Security Council resolutions with respect to Somalia

All U.S. persons and entities subject to IEEPA jurisdiction
prohibition
high

Continue restrictions on exports of charcoal from Somalia, which generate revenue for al-Shabaab, as established under Executive Order 13620

U.S. exporters, traders, and financial institutions facilitating Somali charcoal transactions
prohibition
high

Maintain measures addressing misappropriation of Somali public assets as outlined in Executive Order 13620

U.S. Government agencies and financial institutions with asset freeze authorities
operational
medium

Publish the continuation notice in the Federal Register

The White House and Federal Register administration
disclosure

Affected Parties

US GovernmentBusinesses dealing with Somalia

Tags

Somalia,national emergency,security