Trump extends national emergency in Yemen



  • WASHINGTON (United States of America): United States (US) President Donald J. Trump, as per a statement on Tuesday, extending national emergency in Yemen, said, "The actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Yemen and others in threatening Yemen's peace, security, and stability continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the US."

    He added, "For this reason, the national emergency declared on May 16, 2012, to deal with that threat must continue in effect beyond May 16, 2017."

    US President Trump ordered, "Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611" adding "This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress."

    On May 16, 2012, by Executive Order 13611, the US President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), "To deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the US constituted by the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Yemen and others."

    US statement reasoned, "These actions and policies threatened Yemen's peace, security, and stability, including by obstructing the political process in Yemen and the implementation of the agreement of November 23, 2011, between the Government of Yemen and those in opposition to it, which provided for a peaceful transition of power that meets the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for change."

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