By Admin 
African countries Burkina Faso and Mali have given a strong reply to America and announced a ban on the entry of American citizens into their countries. Both the countries have taken this decision in protest against the similar travel ban imposed by the Trump administration on citizens of 39 countries. With this step, a new debate has started at the international level regarding travel and diplomatic relations.
Trump administration’s travel ban on 39 countries
The administration of US President Donald Trump had recently decided to impose a travel ban on citizens of 39 countries. This list includes many countries in Africa and other regions, whose citizens have imposed strict restrictions on entry into America.
decision taken as equal response
Burkina Faso and Mali have said that this step has been taken on the basis of equality. Now American citizens will also have to face the same rules that their fellow citizens have to face while going to America.
Impact on countries associated with FIFA World Cup also
The special thing is that the Trump administration’s travel ban list also includes countries which have qualified for the FIFA World Cup. This tournament is to be held in America and Canada, hence questions related to sports and travel are also being raised regarding this decision.
Clear message from both countries
The governments of Burkina Faso and Mali have made it clear that they do not want to discriminate against any country. They say that while their citizens can be banned, the same rules will apply to American citizens also.
America’s claim regarding Burkina Faso
America had said that terrorist activities are increasing in Burkina Faso. Apart from this, some people stay in America longer than the stipulated time limit of visa and in some cases there is difficulty in taking back their people.