Chad’s president, Mahamat Deby, has frozen visa issuance for US citizens. This comes after the US banned travelers from Chad and 11 other countries. The ban starts on June 9.
Deby says Chad may not have money or planes, but it has dignity and pride. The US says Chad’s citizens often overstay their visas.
Chad’s foreign minister, Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, is surprised by the US decision. He thinks it ignores Chad’s efforts to fight terrorism.
Despite this, US President Donald Trump didn’t mention terrorism as a reason for the ban. Chad often clashes with Islamist militants.
- Chad’s president responds to the US ban with a visa freeze.
- The US cites visa overstays as the main reason for the ban.
- Chad’s foreign minister is surprised and thinks the US is ignoring their anti-terrorism efforts.
Source: BBC