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April 1, 2020 · 2,205 days ago
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On April 1, 2020, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to South Sudan, originally declared in 2014. The continuation extends the emergency status, which authorizes the federal government to allocate resources and implement measures related to the South Sudan crisis. The direct impact on Americans includes potential allocation of federal funds for humanitarian aid, diplomatic operations, and related emergency response activities.
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April 1, 2019 · 2,571 days ago
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On April 1, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration with respect to South Sudan, originally established in 2014. The notice extended the emergency declaration, which authorizes the government to respond to the humanitarian and security crisis in South Sudan under emergency powers. This continuation allows the administration to maintain certain executive authorities related to South Sudan policy without requiring new congressional action.
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March 27, 2018 · 2,941 days ago
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On March 27, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to South Sudan, originally declared in 2014. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes specific executive powers related to South Sudan policy. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions with designated South Sudanese entities and individuals, and affects U.S. foreign aid and diplomatic engagement with South Sudan.
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March 22, 2017 · 3,311 days ago
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On March 22, 2017, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to South Sudan, originally declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The continuation extended the existing emergency designation and associated restrictions. This maintains authority for potential economic sanctions and travel restrictions related to South Sudan.