NSDD 205 Acting Against Libyan Support of International Terrorism

SYSTEM II 90006 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 8, 1986 CONPIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION DIRECTIVE NUMBER 205 ACTING AGAINST LIBYAN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM The scope and tempo of Libyan-supported terrorist activity against vestern targets is widening and accelerating. Americans, along with Europeans and Israelis, are increasingly being victimized by this violence. Evidence of Qadhafi's support of terrorism, to include the December 27 attacks in Rome and Vienna, is indisputable. While the objectives of specific terror operations vary, I have determined that the policies and actions in support of international terrorism by the Government of Libya constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. (st To counter Qadhafi's behavior, the United States will pursue the following objectives: -- demonstrate resolve in a manner that reverses the perception of U.S. passivity in the face of mounting terrorist activity; and isolate Libya and reduce the flow of Western economic resources which help finance Libyan support of international terrorism. To achieve these objectives, I will issue an Executive Order invoking authorities under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, Section 1114 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 as amended, and Section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code to terminate American economic activity in and related to Libya. The following economic sanctions shall be imposed, effective no later than February 1, 1986: a total ban on direct export and import trade with Libya, except for publications and donations of articles, such as medicine, for the relief of human suffering; a ban on service contracts (present and future) in Libya. CONF IDENTIAL on 5/7/96 Declassify on: OADR My cravisions of EO 129.8 by D. Van Nationsi Securit; Coencil F87-1038 - COPY IC OF 13 COPIES