Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is extending its national emergency over Afghanistan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis and economic troubles for another year. This means support for basic needs like food, water, and shelter continues, while certain Afghan bank assets stay frozen to protect victims of terrorism. The situation affects millions in Afghanistan and keeps U.S. financial controls in place through February 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
One-Year Extension of Afghanistan Emergency
The President continued the national emergency declared by Executive Order 14064 (February 11, 2022) and is extending it for 1 year as of the January 15, 2025 notice. That means U.S. actions to address urgent needs in Afghanistan—like food security, livelihoods support, water, sanitation, health, hygiene, shelter, and settlement assistance—will remain in effect for the extended period.
Da Afghanistan Bank Assets Remain Blocked
The notice affirms that certain property of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) held in the United States remains blocked under Executive Order 14064. The document notes that parties, including representatives of victims of terrorism, have asserted legal claims against that property and that preserving those assets in U.S. financial institutions is important to addressing the emergency.
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