Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced the suspension of visas for U.S. citizens, responding to President Donald Trump's new visa ban on 12 countries, including Chad. Trump's ban, effective Monday, targets countries with 'deficient' screening or those refusing to take back overstaying citizens. Deby cited 'principles of reciprocity' and Chad's dignity. Other affected countries like the Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone have reacted differently, with Congo calling it a 'misunderstanding.'
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Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced the suspension of visas for U.S. citizens, responding to President Donald Trump's new visa ban on 12 countries, including Chad. Trump's ban, effective Monday, targets countries with 'deficient' screening or those refusing to take back overstaying citizens. Deby cited 'principles of reciprocity' and Chad's dignity. Other affected countries like the Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone have reacted differently, with Congo calling it a 'misunderstanding.'
Trending- 1 Wednesday, June 4, 2025: President Donald Trump announced new visa ban on 12 countries
- 2 Thursday, June 5, 2025: Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced suspension of visas for U.S. citizens
- 3 Monday, June 9, 2025, 12:01 a.m.: Trump's new travel policy takes effect
- U.S. citizens will face visa restrictions for Chad
- Diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and affected countries
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What: Chad suspended visas for U.S. citizens in response to President Donald Trump's new travel ban affecting Chad and 11 other countries.
When: Chad's President announced the suspension on 'Thursday' (June 5, 2025). Trump announced his ban on 'Wednesday' (June 4, 2025). The new ban takes effect 'Monday' (June 9, 2025).
Where: Chad, United States, Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Brazzaville.
Why: Chad's action is a reciprocal measure against the U.S. travel ban, which President Trump justified by citing 'deficient' screening and refusal to take back overstaying citizens from affected countries.
How: Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby made a Facebook post directing his government to suspend visas.