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Extension of National Emergency Regarding Afghanistan's Humanitarian and Economic Crisis

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

January 20, 2026

AfghanistanHumanitarian CrisisNational EmergencyEconomic PolicyForeign PolicyAsset Blocking

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The Frame

What this does

This order continues the legal authority for the U.S. government to block assets of the Afghan central bank, which impacts ongoing litigation involving victims of terrorism and international humanitarian aid efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Da Afghanistan Bank

The bank's property held in U.S. financial institutions remains blocked under this order.

Victims of terrorism

These parties have asserted legal claims against the blocked property of Da Afghanistan Bank.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump has extended the national emergency concerning the humanitarian crisis and potential economic collapse in Afghanistan for an additional year. This action maintains the blocking of certain property belonging to Da Afghanistan Bank held in U.S. financial institutions to address national security and foreign policy concerns.

Why It Matters

This order continues the legal authority for the U.S. government to block assets of the Afghan central bank, which impacts ongoing litigation involving victims of terrorism and international humanitarian aid efforts.

Key Facts

  • The national emergency regarding Afghanistan is extended for one year beyond February 11, 2026.
  • The order continues to block specific property of Da Afghanistan Bank held in U.S. financial institutions.
  • The action is taken to address humanitarian needs and the threat of economic collapse in Afghanistan.
  • The order is issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are assets of the Afghan central bank being blocked?
The assets are blocked to address a national emergency related to the humanitarian crisis and economic instability in Afghanistan, and to manage competing legal claims against those assets.
How long does this extension last?
The national emergency is extended for one year beyond February 11, 2026.

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policy shift90% confidence

Continuity of Emergency Policy

The administration has maintained the emergency status established in 2022, indicating a consistent policy approach toward Afghan central bank assets despite the change in presidential administration.

Donald TrumpDa Afghanistan Bank

Connected Entities

otherNational Emergencies Act“The legal statute (50 U.S.C. 1622) governing the continuation of national emerge”Map →
otherInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act“The legal statute (50 U.S.C. 1701) providing the authority for this emergency de”Map →
personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the notice.”Map →
bill_numberExecutive Order 14064“The original 2022 executive order that declared the national emergency.”Map →
organizationDa Afghanistan Bank“The central bank of Afghanistan whose U.S.-held assets are subject to the emerge”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy60
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
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