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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians involved in 'undermining democracy'

Published 23/07/2019, 20:30
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WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department
said on Tuesday it had imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians it
said were involved in trying to undermine democracy in
presidential and parliamentary elections this year.
The department did not name the individuals or say how many
were affected by the visa restrictions. President Muhammadu
Buhari won a second term in February in an election marred by
delays, logistical glitches and violence. "These individuals have operated with impunity at the
expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic
principles and human rights," spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in
a statement.
"The Department of State emphasizes that the actions
announced today are specific to certain individuals and not
directed at the Nigerian people or the newly elected
government," Ortagus added.

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