An interesting move. With democracy previously under attack in Canada (and successfully defended) and now in Kiev, I think we are going to see governments taking a much more aggressive approach to defend it.
As they should.
Democracy is one of the most important social developments in human history.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States imposed the visa ban after Somalia pushed back to March 15 parliamentary elections due to have been completed on Friday.
"We are now imposing visa restrictions under this policy against a number of Somali officials and other individuals to promote accountability for their obstructionist actions," Blinken said in a statement issued by the State Department.
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As they should.
Democracy is one of the most important social developments in human history.
U.S. restricts visas for Somali officials accused of undermining democracy
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The United States barred on Friday travel by Somali officials and other individuals to the United States, accusing them of "undermining the democratic process" in Somalia.Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States imposed the visa ban after Somalia pushed back to March 15 parliamentary elections due to have been completed on Friday.
"We are now imposing visa restrictions under this policy against a number of Somali officials and other individuals to promote accountability for their obstructionist actions," Blinken said in a statement issued by the State Department.
U.S. restricts visas for Somali officials accused of undermining democracy
The United States barred on Friday travel by Somali officials and other individuals to the United States, accusing them of "undermining the democratic process" in Somalia.
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