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The United States has declared the implementation of a stringent visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in undermining the democratic process in Sierra Leone.
The announcement was made today by Antony J. Blinken, the Secretary of State, as part of a comprehensive effort to support the aspirations of the Sierra Leonean people.
The newly unveiled policy operates under the framework of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, underscoring the United States’ commitment to safeguarding the democratic principles that lie at the core of a just society. Specifically, the visa restriction policy takes aim at those individuals who are suspected of actively or indirectly hampering the democratic proceedings of the June 2023 Sierra Leone election.
Under the provisions of this policy, the United States will actively pursue visa restrictions for those deemed responsible for acts that undermine democracy in Sierra Leone.
Such acts include manipulating or rigging the electoral process, employing intimidation tactics to deter voters, election observers, or civil society entities through threats or physical violence, as well as violating human rights principles associated with the democratic process in Sierra Leone.
Notably, immediate family members of these individuals may also find themselves subject to the same visa restrictions. It is important to note that any persons found guilty of undermining the democratic process in Sierra Leone, encompassing activities spanning the build-up to, during, and subsequent to the 2023 elections, could potentially be deemed ineligible for U.S. visas under the provisions of this newly enacted policy.
Crucially, it is vital to grasp that this visa restriction policy is distinctly directed at specific individuals and does not extend its implications to the broader populace of Sierra Leone.
This strategic decision reflects the steadfast dedication of the United States to champion the aspirations of the Sierra Leonean people for elections that reflect their collective will, foster democracy, and reinforce the principles of justice and lawfulness.
This game get yagba en don look babala
I thought they’re going to send in troops to remove the government. Rubbish
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this alone is a very big trouble for Sierra Leone my brothers
nice move number one 👏
They like it or paopa Salone go betteh ma inside Jesus mighty name.
Visa Restrictions is more than send in Troops. Because their going to The United States is Restricted. The Money they stealing and hope to live in The United States of America.That’s not going to happen anymore. If anything going to happen in Sierra Leone. There will nowhere to run to hide with their Families.
Let them find situable way to eradicate this man
This is the first implication of the rigged June 24 PAOPA wi 4 win election and the other will be a pause on the MCC compac
Who cares and whatever? President Bio until 2028. President Bio will not be a Puppet leader
Specific and targeted sanctions, I had foreseen this coming. This is the beginning of uncovering what had happened behind closed doors during the electioneering processes and the path to truth. God save and bless Sierra Leone.
This is nonsense ar they going to die if they do not go to the US or is US the only developed country in the world? Fuck to US visa
They always think that more than 190 countries in the world, the United States is the only country to travel to
That’s madness, who cares!!!
So it means if are apply rite now for visa are go get cos d line don short😂😂😂😂waiiiiiiiiii
I find it difficult to believe this. What about those who have threatened that if they didn’t win the election they will make the country ungovernable? What about the paymasters of August 10 insurrection? What about those coup plotters now under investigation? W
hat about the series of threats of unauthorized strikes to create fear in the people? What about the unnecessary destruction of power lines and transformers to keep people in darkness. These, to name but a few aren’t they undermining democracy? Is the American government full of mad people? Let’s wait and see. We shall soon know who and who are really undermining democracy in Sierra Leone.
Enemies of progress go shame en disgrace by God e power
I felt pity for boneheaded SLPP folks who do not understand what we refer to as visa restrictions?? Do you know the difference between Sierra Leone and the US? You are sorry😀😀😀
Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck…………………….to the U S
I’m so happy in hearing this wonderful news, we all gonna be in this hardly country
I think this the best time to make more good friends and more united as a nation because if we can make each other’s happy despite their political parties and bad plans to the nation’s.
This declaration sounds to be dictatorial.The restrictions on not issuing visas to the hand picked Sierra Leoneans because of not adhering to the upsides democratic principles of the US is nonsensical and that won’t achieve any dividend whatsoever.
Great 👍
Power is for the people you can not use thug behavior to be president
Those that are unserious always find comfort
……US is not heaven okay
…..Even that fuckin US president manipulated their elections…..none of our leaders or our government objected
Fuck to them
It’s only undemocratic people will be angry about this action but all those who love peace and want to see democracy in full operation will happy for this moves of the United States and will wish others like UK, Germany and other European countries to do the same.
Bio and Konneh’s stubbornness is gradually paying off, the academic dwarfs are beginning to come tougher. I’m sure when the so-called peace commission would have read the visa saga, they would take the back seat to save themselves and their families from being implicated.
Great move by America 🇺🇸. Plz froze their account also.
Maada Bio e just get bad luck. America bin don ban am years ago way e beat e fos wife and den don ban am bk as President. Aaa Gor Maada, u need total deliverance from Pastor Mambu.
Watch out for England ban also.
This is what happens when a man thinks usurping power under undemocratic means can make him get away with it. Sierra Leone is a democratic state, thus the voices of the people through the ballot box should be maintained and respected.
I love that more to come
The American Government is also another useless entity on earth, it’s just that our past and present leaders cannot amicably handle and control our economy from thievery and bloated wage bills all in the name of satisfying their political compatriots.
But America itself is a man of God type who preaches water but drinks wine. Take a look at their elections from 2016 to date, it is all frauded Where were these useless people when the 2012 election was conducted in this country?
This is demeaning to us as a country.
Fuck fuck to America
Hahahahaha. The Author of this information is fack. Na lie. This news caption is not tag in the US Secretary of State website. 😃😃
This na fake news bo. The Author want to get more viewers for his fake news.
The treath of US sanctions and visa to other nationals will someday be a thing of the past. US is not Heaven, they are only robbing us Africans of our God given wealth in pretex of assisting us.Just one day our leaders will wake up from their slumber and face reality. There other people in Sierra Leone beside the opposition. I know the visa restriction is for all that falls short of US interest. We’re are our diamonds, boxite, iron ore, rutile, titanium etc. What do we show for it ? Just may be somebody had promised some international big guns some of our natural resource, such that when when things didn’t go as expected now heal is loose on inosent People of Sierra Leone. God is watching..