Executive Order 13712: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Burundi
President: Barack Obama
Authorized targeted sanctions against actors driving violence, repression and instability in Burundi.
Status: Revoked — by EO 14054 on November 18, 2021.
Is Executive Order 13712 still in effect? No. EO 14054 revoked it in 2021.
What does Executive Order 13712 do?
EO 13712 declared a national emergency after violence surrounding Burundi’s 2015 elections. It authorized blocking and entry sanctions for threats to peace, attacks on civilians, human-rights abuses, obstruction of humanitarian access and support for designated persons. President Biden terminated the emergency and revoked the order through EO 14054 in November 2021; OFAC then removed the Burundi sanctions regulations.
Before and after
Before the order
The United States lacked a Burundi-specific IEEPA blocking program.
After the order
Treasury designated selected actors until political changes led to termination.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury OFAC | Designate block and enforce | Program ended |
| State Department | Consult and apply entry restrictions | Program ended |
| Regulated parties | Address historical violations | Savings provisions remain |
What happened next
EO 13712 declared the emergency.
EO 14054 revoked the order.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act governed the program. EO 14054 preserved pending matters and liabilities arising before termination.
Sources by type
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Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
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