Former presidential aspirant in the Nigerian 2023 general elections, Mrs Patience Key, has commended the U,S. commitment to democratic values by imposing visa restrictions on more Nigerians allegedly undermining democracy. The United States had on Monday imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the 2023 elections. The action is the latest in
The East African
Monday April 19 2021
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Kampala said in a 17-point rebuttal, that it always welcomes engagement with the United States and other partners on any matter, provided there is adherence to the principles of fairness, mutual respect, non-interference and sovereignty, in which Uganda’s views, are sacrosanct.
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After the United States threats of sanctions against Ugandan government officials became reality last week, Kampala remains defiant, accusing Washington of failure to adhere to the time-honoured and non-negotiable principles of fairness, mutual respect, non-interference and sovereignty.
On Friday, April 16, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced fresh visa restrictions on yet-to-be-named State officials believed to have undermined the democratic process in Uganda, particularly during campaigns ahead of the January 14 general elections.
US imposes fresh visa restrictions on Ugandan officials over poll
Saturday April 17 2021
Military police patrol the streets of Kampala to quell violence during the Ugandan general election. PHOTO | MORGAN MBABAZI
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In yet another cooling of relations between Kampala and its Western allies, the United States has announced visa restrictions on Ugandan officials who are believed to have undermined the democratic process in the country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday.
“Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda, including during the country’s January 14 general elections and the campaign period that preceded it,” Mr Blinken said, in a press statement issued by the State Department on Friday.