Let's Talk, Au! African Union Hits Back Against US Travel Ban for African Citizens
US immigration restrictions causing apprehension among African nations, as depicted by the AU Commission.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link The African Union (AU) Commission hasn't minced words about the travel ban for selected African countries, initiated by US President, Donald Trump. They express concern over the ban's potential to screw up "human connections, educational collaborations, economic partnerships, and the diplomatic relationships painstakingly cultivated for decades."
The AU Commission appeals to the US government to jump into some meaningful chats, the statement read further. They're all ears for initiatives geared towards addressing anxieties, bolstering cooperation between Africa and the US, they declared.
Now, here's the 411: Trump unveiled restrictions for travelers hailing from countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan, effective from next Monday. Even travelers from Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Togo will face restrictions. Trump based his decision on insufficient information about the risks posed by citizens of these countries to the United States.
Source: ntv.de, dpa
Now, let's delve a bit deeper: The African Union's request for a dialogue with the US government doesn't seem to have been reciprocated, as of yet. However, the AU has vocalized its disapproval and denounced the expanded travel ban, labeling it discriminatory and urging the US administration to embrace more diplomatic and consultative strategies [1][2]. The AU underlined the importance of dialogue to minimize potential harm to diplomatic ties, people-to-people communication, education, and commerce [2][4].
The global response to the travel ban has been steeped in criticism [1][4]. Fact is, the US President mentioned the possibility of revising the list of affected countries if substantial improvements are made, but it's anyone's guess whether there are ongoing discussions between the US and the African Union to address these concerns [2].
All in all, while the AU is pushing for dialogue, there's no verifiable news about detailed discussions or agreements between the African Union and the US government concerning the travel ban.
- The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the travel ban implemented by the US, stating that it could negatively impact human connections, educational collaborations, economic partnerships, and diplomatic relationships.
- The AU has voiced its disapproval of the expanded travel ban, labeling it discriminatory, and has urged the US administration to adopt more diplomatic and consultative strategies in policy-and-legislation related to war-and-conflicts, politics, and migration.
- The AU underlines the importance of dialogue to minimize potential harm to diplomatic ties, people-to-people communication, education, and commerce, but there is no verifiable news about detailed discussions or agreements between the African Union and the US government concerning the travel ban.
