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The Biden administration has imposed visa restrictions on Somali Officials Governments for delaying elections, harassing opposition and media and for using security forces for electoral gains, The visa restrictions are imposed on “any current and former Somali government officials, members of the security forces, or other individuals…
Dozens of parliamentary seats are still unfilled and there is no clear plan to conclude the process, 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, Procedural irregularities and partisan use of security forces have undermined an electoral process that is more than a year behind schedule.
Journalists and opposition party members working to support democratic institutions and transparent processes have been targeted with harassment, intimidation, arrest, and violence, The U.S. government will evaluate additional actions under this policy and other tools at our disposal to promote accountability and to support Somalia’s democratic process.
Though welcome, the announcement of visa restrictions are not commensurate with the crimes committed by @M_Farmaajo & his henchmen. While the @StateDept lists most of the crimes, it has only applied visa restrictions sending the message that crime pays.
