The United States has announced it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who undermines elections in Liberia next month. It said the move targeted those “undermining democracy in Liberia, including through manipulation or rigging of the electoral process, use of violence… or engagement in any other activity designed to improperly …
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The United States has increased the number of Somali officials under visa restrictions for undermining the country’s democratic process. The sanction comes after the country again failed to hold elections as planned. According to the new program, the election will take place at the end of the month. The names …
Read More »US State Department announces visa restrictions for Somali officials
The United States announced visa restrictions against current or former Somali officials whom it accused of undermining democratic processes. The restriction comes as the United States pushes for credible elections in Somalia – which have long been delayed. In a statement, State Secretary Antony Blinken said the visa restrictions applied …
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