Somalia's Piracy Woes Keep U.S. National Emergency Alive for Another Year
Published Date: 4/10/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is extending its national emergency about Somalia for another year because the country still faces serious security problems like violence, piracy, and illegal arms trading. This means restrictions and actions started in 2010 and 2012 to protect U.S. interests will keep going. The extension helps keep pressure on groups causing trouble and supports U.S. safety and foreign policy goals.
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One‑Year Extension of Somalia Emergency
The President is continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia for 1 year, keeping in effect the measures first declared on April 12, 2010 (Executive Order 13536) and the additional measures of July 20, 2012 (Executive Order 13620). This extension continues those actions beyond April 12, 2025 and keeps them in place through April 12, 2026.
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